US Bridges

FAS 165 over SR 165 / Nfa A465

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 1 M E of Boundary RD · Structure no. 62SR1650005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 165 over SR 165 / Nfa A465 is a concrete slab carrying FAS 165 over SR 165 / Nfa A465 in Monroe 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 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,435 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFAS 165
CrossesSR 165 / Nfa A465
Location1 M E of Boundary RD
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates35.35115, -84.19031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2021)
Projected traffic1,435 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 165 over SR 165 / Nfa A465 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 165 over SR 165 / Nfa A465 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 SR 165 / Nfa A465 carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 165 over SR 165 / Nfa A465?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 165 over SR 165 / Nfa A465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.