US Bridges

FAS 163 over Oostanoula Creek

FairPosted for load

McMinn County, Tennessee · 2.34 MI E of SR-2 Jct. · Structure no. 54SR1630005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,965
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 163 over Oostanoula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 163 over Oostanoula Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,544 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 163
CrossesOostanoula Creek
Location2.34 MI E of SR-2 Jct.
RouteState Highway 163
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30784, -84.7185
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,965 (2021)
Projected traffic9,544 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$619,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 163 over Oostanoula Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 163 over Oostanoula 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 163 over Oostanoula Creek carry?

About 5,965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 163 over Oostanoula Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 163 over Oostanoula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.