FAP 32 over French Broad River
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 1 M SE of Pap Bradey RD · Structure no. 15SR0320011
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,900 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,020
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 32 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 32 over French Broad River in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,211 by 2042. The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 French Broad River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 32 over French Broad River 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 French Broad River carry?
About 7,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 32 over French Broad River?
The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 32 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.