US Bridges

FAP 67 over Doe Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · .2 M SW of Loyd RD · Structure no. 46SR0670011

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,667
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 67 over Doe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 67 over Doe Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 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 3,667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,867 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 67
CrossesDoe Creek
Location.2 M SW of Loyd RD
RouteState Highway 67
CountyJohnson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44167, -81.90833
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,667 (2021)
Projected traffic5,867 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 67 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FAP 67 over Doe 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 67 over Doe Creek carry?

About 3,667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 67 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 67 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.