US Bridges

FAP 166 over Branch

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 0.81 Mi.S.E.Jct.Fap 243 · Structure no. 60SR1660001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
837
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 166 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 166 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 837 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAP 166
CrossesBranch
Location0.81 Mi.S.E.Jct.Fap 243
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates35.46404, -87.1734
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2021)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 166 over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 166 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 166 over Branch carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 166 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 166 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.