US Bridges

Nfa A651 over Doe River

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · S of SR37 at Roan Mtn. · Structure no. 100A6510001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A651 over Doe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A651 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A651
CrossesDoe River
LocationS of SR37 at Roan Mtn.
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates36.1921, -82.06931
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2020)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2039
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A651 over Doe River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A651 over Doe River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A651 over Doe River carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A651 over Doe River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A651 over Doe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.