US Bridges

FAS 166 over Camp Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2 M W JCT SR6&SR166 · Structure no. 60S61990001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 166 over Camp Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 166 over Camp Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 166
CrossesCamp Branch
Location2 M W JCT SR6&SR166
RouteState Highway 166
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55458, -87.2543
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$130,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 166 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 166 over Camp Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 166 over Camp Branch carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 166 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 166 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.