US Bridges

FAS 416 over Copeland Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1 MI from SR 73 · Structure no. 78SR4160001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 416 over Copeland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 416 over Copeland Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 416
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location1 MI from SR 73
RouteU.S. Route 416
Coordinates35.75738, -83.39792
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 416 over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 416 over Copeland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 416 over Copeland Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 416 over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 416 over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.