FAS 165 over Lyon Creek
GoodMonroe County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. from Tellico Plains · Structure no. 62SR1650003
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,134
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 165 over Lyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 165 over Lyon Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,704 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 165 over Lyon Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 165 over Lyon 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 Lyon Creek carry?
About 1,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 165 over Lyon Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 165 over Lyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.