FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 67

Carrying FAP 67 over LAUREL CREEK

.5 M S FR HAMPTON, Carter, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 67

The FAP 67 bridge in Carter, Tennessee carries FAP 67 over LAUREL CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.4 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,310 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAP 67 compares

▼ 5.5
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Tennessee bridges
195
Bridges in Carter · 24 in Poor condition
FAP 67 24.0 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.1
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.4 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,310 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10SR0670013

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

FAP 67 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAP 67 against other structures in Carter and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 67?

FAP 67 in Carter, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 67 inspected?

FAP 67's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,310 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 67 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAP 67?

FAP 67 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 67?

FAP 67 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 67 and does age affect safety?

FAP 67 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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