US Bridges

FAS 32 over Cosby Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · Near SR 9 · Structure no. 15SR0320001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 32 over Cosby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 32 over Cosby Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,032 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 32
CrossesCosby Creek
LocationNear SR 9
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7839, -83.21899
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2021)
Projected traffic4,032 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$538,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 32 over Cosby Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS 32 over Cosby Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 32 over Cosby Creek carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 32 over Cosby Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 32 over Cosby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.