US Bridges

FAP 67 over Copley Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · 1.7 M SW of Carter CO LN · Structure no. 46SR0670001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,437
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 67 over Copley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 67 over Copley Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,437 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,499 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesFAP 67
CrossesCopley Creek
Location1.7 M SW of Carter CO LN
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates36.3572, -82.02834
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,437 (2021)
Projected traffic5,499 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 67 over Copley Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 67 over Copley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 67 over Copley Creek carry?

About 3,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 67 over Copley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 67 over Copley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.