US Bridges

FAS 166 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2 Mi. SE of Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 60S62000003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 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 1970, so it is 55 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 166
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 Mi. SE of Mt. Pleasant
RouteState Highway 166
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47202, -87.17966
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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$64,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 166 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 166 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.