US Bridges

FAP 37 over Doe River & 0A304

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · Near Hampton · Structure no. 10SR0370023

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 37 over Doe River & 0A304 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 37 over Doe River & 0A304 in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 15,509 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,344 by 2041. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 37
CrossesDoe River & 0A304
LocationNear Hampton
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.30881, -82.19437
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,509 (2021)
Projected traffic25,344 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$5.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 37 over Doe River & 0A304 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP 37 over Doe River & 0A304 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 & 0A304 carry?

About 15,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 37 over Doe River & 0A304?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 37 over Doe River & 0A304?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.