Nfa 4261 over Doe River
FairPosted for loadCarter County, Tennessee · In Hampton · Structure no. 100A2730003
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 4261 over Doe River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 4261 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 4261 over Doe River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Nfa 4261 over Doe River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 4261 over Doe River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 4261 over Doe River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 4261 over Doe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.