US Bridges

FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · 4.7 M NE JCT SR67&SR81 · Structure no. 90SR0670007

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,618
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 1952, so it is 73 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 5,618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,989 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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
Location4.7 M NE JCT SR67&SR81
RouteState Highway 67
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.257, -82.41372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,618 (2021)
Projected traffic8,989 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 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 5,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 67 over Little Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.