US Bridges

FAP 37 over Doe River

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.S.Of Elizabethton · Structure no. 10SR0370021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,783
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 37 over Doe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 37 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,783 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,765 by 2041. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 37
CrossesDoe River
Location2.2 Mi.S.Of Elizabethton
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.29592, -82.17975
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,783 (2021)
Projected traffic23,765 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 37 over Doe River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 37 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 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 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 37 over Doe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.