US Bridges

FAP 37 over Doe River

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · In City of Elizbethton · Structure no. 10SR0370027

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 37 over Doe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 37 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 15,509 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,344 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 37
CrossesDoe River
LocationIn City of Elizbethton
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34262, -82.2071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,509 (2021)
Projected traffic25,344 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Doe River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

How long is FAP 37 over Doe River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 37 over Doe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.