US Bridges

SR032 over Old SR032

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · Due West of Springdale · Structure no. 13SR0320025

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,546
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR032 over Old SR032 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR032 over Old SR032 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 9,546 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,274 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR032
CrossesOld SR032
LocationDue West of Springdale
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates36.42902, -83.55738
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,546 (2021)
Projected traffic15,274 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR032 over Old SR032 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR032 over Old SR032 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 SR032 over Old SR032 carry?

About 9,546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR032 over Old SR032?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR032 over Old SR032?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.