US Bridges

FAP 37 over US-19E / Keeneburg RD

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · NW of Elizabethton · Structure no. 10SR0370034

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

About this bridge

FAP 37 over US-19E / Keeneburg RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 37 over US-19E / Keeneburg RD 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 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 10,349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,301 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 37
CrossesUS-19E / Keeneburg RD
LocationNW of Elizabethton
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38157, -82.22427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 37 over US-19E / Keeneburg RD built?

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

What condition is FAP 37 over US-19E / Keeneburg RD 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 US-19E / Keeneburg RD carry?

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

How long is FAP 37 over US-19E / Keeneburg RD?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 37 over US-19E / Keeneburg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.