US Bridges

FAS 165 over Laurel Branch

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Near State Line · Structure no. 62SR1650011

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
490 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 165 over Laurel Branch is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 165 over Laurel Branch in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2042. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 165
CrossesLaurel Branch
LocationNear State Line
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates35.35177, -84.07087
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.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2021)
Projected traffic818 by 2042
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 FAS 165 over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 165 over Laurel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 165 over Laurel Branch carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 165 over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 165 over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.