FAP 37 over Doe River
FairCarter County, Tennessee · Near Hampton · Structure no. 10SR0370019
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,783
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 37 over Doe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 37 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 37 over Doe River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FAP 37 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 37 over Doe River carry?
About 13,783 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 37 over Doe River?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 37 over Doe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.