Nfa A299 over Doe River
PoorClosed to trafficCarter County, Tennessee · W of SR37-N of Hampton · Structure no. 100A2990001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A299 over Doe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A299 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A299 over Doe River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A299 over Doe River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A299 over Doe River carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A299 over Doe River?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A299 over Doe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.