US Bridges

FAP 1 over SR 32

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · 1.4 M E of Tate Springs · Structure no. 29SR0010037

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,584
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 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 5,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,934 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSR 32
Location1.4 M E of Tate Springs
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.34447, -83.33245
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,584 (2021)
Projected traffic8,934 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over SR 32 carry?

About 5,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over SR 32?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over SR 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.