US Bridges

FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · 2.4 M NE JCT SR67&SR81 · Structure no. 90SR0670003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,901
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,901 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,642 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 67
CrossesLittle Cherokee Creek
Location2.4 M NE JCT SR67&SR81
RouteState Highway 67
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23477, -82.44031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,901 (2021)
Projected traffic4,642 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$154,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 67 over Little Cherokee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek carry?

About 2,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.