US Bridges

FAP 32 over I40

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI S of SR9 · Structure no. 15I00400009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 32 over I40 in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,787 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,259 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 32
CrossesI40
Location1.5 MI S of SR9
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates35.94777, -83.2036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,787 (2021)
Projected traffic33,259 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$817,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over I40 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 32 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 32 over I40 carry?

About 20,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over I40?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.