US Bridges

FAP 32 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Grainger County, Tennessee · 1.4 M SE of Thorn Hill · Structure no. 29SR0320005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 32 over Indian Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,195 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 32
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.4 M SE of Thorn Hill
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3765, -83.44386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,247 (2021)
Projected traffic13,195 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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 32 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 8,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.