US Bridges

FAS 165 over Quarry Creek

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Monroe County, Tennessee · .39 Mi.From Tellico Plain · Structure no. 62SR1650001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 165 over Quarry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 165 over Quarry Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,848 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 165
CrossesQuarry Creek
Location.39 Mi.From Tellico Plain
RouteState Highway 165
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35752, -84.2743
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2021)
Projected traffic2,848 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 165 over Quarry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 165 over Quarry Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 165 over Quarry Creek carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 165 over Quarry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 165 over Quarry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.