US Bridges

FAP 67 over Powder Branch

Poor

Carter County, Tennessee · 3 M E. Washington CO LN · Structure no. 10SR0670031

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 67 over Powder Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 67 over Powder Branch 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 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 24,080 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,146 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 67
CrossesPowder Branch
Location3 M E. Washington CO LN
RouteState Highway 67
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31791, -82.2775
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,080 (2021)
Projected traffic34,146 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$970,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 67 over Powder Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 67 over Powder Branch 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 Powder Branch carry?

About 24,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 67 over Powder Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAP 67 over Powder Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.