US Bridges

FAS 143 over Doe River

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · In Burbank Community · Structure no. 10SR1430003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 143 over Doe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 143 over Doe River 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 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,032 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 143
CrossesDoe River
LocationIn Burbank Community
RouteState Highway 143
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16757, -82.09662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2021)
Projected traffic3,032 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$367,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 143 over Doe River built?

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

What condition is FAS 143 over Doe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 143 over Doe River carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 143 over Doe River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 143 over Doe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.