US Bridges

FAP 67 over Doe River

PoorClosed to traffic

Carter County, Tennessee · In City of Elizbethton · Structure no. 10SR0670029

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,653
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 67 over Doe River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying FAP 67 over Doe River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 22,653 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,986 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAP 67
CrossesDoe River
LocationIn City of Elizbethton
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates36.35177, -82.21399
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,653 (2021)
Projected traffic34,986 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 67 over Doe River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAP 67 over Doe River 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 Doe River carry?

About 22,653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 67 over Doe River?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 67 over Doe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.