US Bridges

FAP 32 over Greenbrier Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 2 M E of Catons Grove · Structure no. 15SR0320003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over Greenbrier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 32 over Greenbrier Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, 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 7,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,538 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 32
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
Location2 M E of Catons Grove
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80325, -83.24673
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,043 (2021)
Projected traffic9,538 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over Greenbrier Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 32 over Greenbrier 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 FAP 32 over Greenbrier Creek carry?

About 7,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.