FAP 67 over Laurel Creek
PoorCarter County, Tennessee · .5 M S FR Hampton · Structure no. 10SR0670013
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 67 over Laurel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 67 over Laurel Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,766 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 67 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is FAP 67 over Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 67 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 7,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 67 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 67 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.