US Bridges

FAP 32 over Briar Fork Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · 1.5 M SW of Tate Springs · Structure no. 29SR0320001

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,846
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over Briar Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 32 over Briar Fork Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 10,846 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,354 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 32
CrossesBriar Fork Creek
Location1.5 M SW of Tate Springs
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35842, -83.33635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,846 (2021)
Projected traffic17,354 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over Briar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 32 over Briar Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 32 over Briar Fork Creek carry?

About 10,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over Briar Fork Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over Briar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.