US Bridges

FAP 67 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · 1.4 M SW of Hampton · Structure no. 10SR0670015

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,766 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 67
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location1.4 M SW of Hampton
RouteU.S. Route 321
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28569, -82.15228
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2021)
Projected traffic11,766 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 67 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.