US Bridges

FAS 167 over Town Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · .4 M NW of Mountain City · Structure no. 46S23740003

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 167 over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 167 over Town Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,305 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,888 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 167
CrossesTown Creek
Location.4 M NW of Mountain City
RouteState Highway 167
CountyJohnson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44584, -81.79847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,305 (2021)
Projected traffic6,888 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 167 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAS 167 over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 167 over Town Creek carry?

About 4,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 167 over Town Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 167 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.