US Bridges

FAS 361 over Doe River

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Tennessee · .2 M of SR173 · Structure no. 10S24950007

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,071
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 361 over Doe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 361 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,071 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 361
CrossesDoe River
Location.2 M of SR173
RouteState Highway 361
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2614, -82.18649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,071 (2021)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$547,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 361 over Doe River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 361 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 361 over Doe River carry?

About 6,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 361 over Doe River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 361 over Doe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.