US Bridges

FAS 167 over Doe Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Tennessee · In Doeville · Structure no. 46S23740001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 167 over Doe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 167 over Doe Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 167
CrossesDoe Creek
LocationIn Doeville
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates36.38692, -81.96799
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,413 (2021)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$398,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 167 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 167 over Doe Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 167 over Doe Creek carry?

About 1,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 167 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 167 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.