FAP 32 over Cosby Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 1.4 M NE of Green Mtn · Structure no. 15SR0320005
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,043
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 32 over Cosby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 32 over Cosby Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 9,984 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 32 over Cosby Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 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 FAP 32 over Cosby Creek carry?
About 7,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 32 over Cosby Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 32 over Cosby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.