US Bridges

FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81

Good

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .4 M W of Hamblen Jeff CO · Structure no. 32I00810005

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81 in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,840 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 32
CrossesSR 32 Rl / I81
Location.4 M W of Hamblen Jeff CO
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.13653, -83.2802
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,150 (2021)
Projected traffic17,840 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81 carry?

About 11,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over SR 32 Rl / I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.