FAP 32 over Cosby Creek
FairPosted for loadCocke County, Tennessee · .1 MI NW JCT of SR32 SR73 · Structure no. 15SR0320013
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 360 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,273
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 32 over Cosby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 32 over Cosby Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,542 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1997, making it 28 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 5,273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 32 over Cosby Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 32 over Cosby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.