US Bridges

SR 32 over Retail RD

Good

Hamblen County, Tennessee · South of US-11E · Structure no. 32SR0320010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,269
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Retail RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Retail RD 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 32,269 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,630 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesRetail RD
LocationSouth of US-11E
RouteU.S. Route 32
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2168, -83.25723
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,269 (2021)
Projected traffic51,630 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Retail RD built?

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

What condition is SR 32 over Retail RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Retail RD carry?

About 32,269 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Retail RD?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Retail RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.