US Bridges

FAP 32 over Blair Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · .4 M SE of Bacchus · Structure no. 13SR0320011

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over Blair Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 32 over Blair Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,642 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,627 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAP 32
CrossesBlair Creek
Location.4 M SE of Bacchus
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.50978, -83.60461
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,642 (2021)
Projected traffic26,627 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$811,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 32 over Blair 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 32 over Blair Creek carry?

About 16,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over Blair Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns FAP 32 over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.