US Bridges

FAS 165 over Tellico River

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi. E. of Tellico Pla · Structure no. 62SR1650009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 165 over Tellico River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 165 over Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,814 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 165
CrossesTellico River
Location2.5 Mi. E. of Tellico Pla
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates35.34925, -84.25391
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2021)
Projected traffic1,814 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Tellico River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 165 over Tellico River 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 Tellico River carry?

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

How long is FAS 165 over Tellico River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 165 over Tellico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.