FAU 3939 over Doe River
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · In Elizabethton · Structure no. 10M39390001
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,911
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3939 over Doe River is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAU 3939 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 99 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 4,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3939 over Doe River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is FAU 3939 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 3939 over Doe River carry?
About 4,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3939 over Doe River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3939 over Doe River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.