US Bridges

FAS 166 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4 M NW of Lawrence CO LN · Structure no. 60S62000001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 166 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 166 over Sugar Creek 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 166
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4 M NW of Lawrence CO LN
RouteState Highway 166
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4865, -87.1827
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 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$116,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 166 over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 166 over Sugar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 166 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 166 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 166 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.