FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · SW of Elizabethton · Structure no. 10SR0670025
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,080
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 24,080 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,146 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD carry?
About 24,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 67 over US-321 / Sparks RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.