US Bridges

FAP 66 over Dumplin Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · S of I40 · Structure no. 78SR0660005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 66 over Dumplin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 66 over Dumplin Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 50,761 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,218 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 66
CrossesDumplin Creek
LocationS of I40
RouteState Highway 66
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97663, -83.60609
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,761 (2021)
Projected traffic81,218 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dumplin Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 66 over Dumplin 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 66 over Dumplin Creek carry?

About 50,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 66 over Dumplin Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 66 over Dumplin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.