US Bridges

FAP 37 over US-19E / Chambers DR

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · NW of Elizabethton · Structure no. 10SR0370031

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,349
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 37 over US-19E / Chambers DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 37 over US-19E / Chambers DR in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,301 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

CarriesFAP 37
CrossesUS-19E / Chambers DR
LocationNW of Elizabethton
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.3801, -82.22054
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,349 (2021)
Projected traffic14,301 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 37 over US-19E / Chambers DR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 37 over US-19E / Chambers DR 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 US-19E / Chambers DR carry?

About 10,349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 37 over US-19E / Chambers DR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 37 over US-19E / Chambers DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.