US Bridges

SR 67 over Little Cherokee Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 5.4 M NE JCT SR67&SR81 · Structure no. 90SR0670009

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Little Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 67 over Little Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,394 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesLittle Cherokee Creek
Location5.4 M NE JCT SR67&SR81
RouteState Highway 67
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26401, -82.4042
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,618 (2021)
Projected traffic8,394 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 67 over Little Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Little Cherokee 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 October 2023.

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

About 5,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Little Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Little Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.