US Bridges

FAP 66 over Crockett Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .5 N W of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0660007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,793
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 66 over Crockett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 66 over Crockett Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,793 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,224 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAP 66
CrossesCrockett Creek
Location.5 N W of Rogersville
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates36.39702, -83.01444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,793 (2021)
Projected traffic18,224 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 66 over Crockett Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 66 over Crockett Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 66 over Crockett Creek carry?

About 11,793 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 66 over Crockett Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 66 over Crockett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.