FAP 37 over Doe River
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · In City of Elizbethton · Structure no. 10SR0370028
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 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 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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.