Bridge conditions in Carter County, Tennessee
194 inventoried bridges · 27 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Carter County has 27 bridges rated poor out of 194 inventoried, a 13.9% share that puts it well above the national rate of about 7%.
- 27 of the 194 bridges in Carter County, Tennessee, are rated in poor condition (13.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 81 bridges (41.8%) are rated good and 86 (44.3%) fair.
- The median Carter County bridge was built in 1984.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Fap 67 over Powder Branch (built 1986), carrying about 24,080 vehicles a day.
Good 41.8% · Fair 44.3% · Poor 13.9% of 194 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 67 over Powder Branch | 1986 | 24,080 | Poor |
| Fap 67 over Doe River | 1929 | 22,653 | Poor |
| Fap 67 over Laurel Creek | 1929 | 7,310 | Poor |
| Fau 06022 over Gap Creek | 1948 | 2,752 | Poor |
| Nfa A746 over Laurel Fork Creek | 1941 | 2,460 | Poor |
| Fap 159 over Elk River | 2012 | 2,132 | Poor |
| Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Sulpher Creek | 1955 | 1,005 | Poor |
| Nfa A299 over Doe River | 1980 | 980 | Poor |
| Nfa 1385 (sa 1012) over Watauga River | 1941 | 888 | Poor |
| Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Doe River | 1984 | 689 | Poor |
| Nfa 1429 (sa 1004) over Elk River | 1957 | 276 | Poor |
| Nfa 1429 (sa 1004) over Elk River | 1957 | 276 | Poor |
| Nfa A656 over Doe River | 1983 | 270 | Poor |
| Nfa A373 over Doe River | 1946 | 270 | Poor |
| Nfa A988 over Stony Creek | 1965 | 240 | Poor |
| Nfa A919 over Stoney Creek | 1960 | 230 | Poor |
| Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek | 1984 | 210 | Poor |
| Nfa A985 over Stoney Creek | 1978 | 170 | Poor |
| Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek | 1975 | 150 | Poor |
| Nfa A642 over George Creek | 1950 | 100 | Poor |
| Nfa A906 over Stoney Creek | 1960 | 80 | Poor |
| Nfa A634 over RR Grade Rd / Doe River | 1889 | 50 | Poor |
| Nfa A767 over Laurel Fork Creek | 1979 | 20 | Poor |
| Nfa A961 over Stoney Creek | 1965 | 20 | Poor |
| Nfa C102 over Little Doe Creek | 1975 | 20 | Poor |
| Nfa A618 over Tiger Creek | 1970 | 10 | Poor |
| Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch | 1960 | 10 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fau 67 841452G over Pedestrian Walkway | 1984 | 27,889 | Fair |
| Fau 67 over US-321 / Happy Valley Rd | 1986 | 24,080 | Fair |
| Fau 67 over US-321 / Happy Valley Rd | 1986 | 24,080 | Good |
| Fau 67 over US-321 / Sparks Rd | 1986 | 24,080 | Good |
| Fau 67 over US-321 / Sparks Rd | 1986 | 24,080 | Good |
| Fau 67 over SR-359 & Buffalo Creek | 1986 | 24,080 | Fair |
| Fau 67 over SR-359 & Buffalo Creek | 1986 | 24,080 | Fair |
| Fap 67 over Powder Branch | 1986 | 24,080 | Poor |
| I26 over I-26 EB / S. Roane St. | 1986 | 23,569 | Good |
| I26 Lt Ln over I-26 WB / S. Roane St. | 1986 | 23,569 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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