US Bridges

FAP 1 over SR 32

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · 2.5 M E of Tate Springs · Structure no. 29SR0010035

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over SR 32 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over SR 32 in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,327 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,323 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSR 32
Location2.5 M E of Tate Springs
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.33598, -83.28765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,327 (2021)
Projected traffic21,323 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over SR 32 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over SR 32 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over SR 32 carry?

About 13,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over SR 32?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over SR 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.