FAP 37 over Watauga River
FairCarter County, Tennessee · .9 M SW of Portrayon Ck · Structure no. 10SR0910009
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 404 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,644
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 37 over Watauga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 37 over Watauga River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 6 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 18,644 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,059 by 2041. The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 37 over Watauga River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FAP 37 over Watauga River 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 37 over Watauga River carry?
About 18,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 37 over Watauga River?
The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 37 over Watauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.