US Bridges

FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · .4 M of Hampton · Structure no. 10SR0370018

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,783
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 13,783 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,765 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 37
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location.4 M of Hampton
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28897, -82.17465
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,783 (2021)
Projected traffic23,765 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 13,783 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 37 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.