US Bridges

Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Campbell County, Tennessee · Dossett Lane / CSX Railro · Structure no. 070B0010001

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDossett Lane
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationDossett Lane / CSX Railro
RouteCity Street 1
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33853, -84.16469
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$733,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Dossett Lane over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.