US Bridges

FAP 32 over Nfa 1322

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In City of Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0324001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,269
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over Nfa 1322 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 32 over Nfa 1322 in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 32,269 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,064 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 32
CrossesNfa 1322
LocationIn City of Morristown
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19662, -83.26517
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,269 (2021)
Projected traffic44,064 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over Nfa 1322 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 32 over Nfa 1322 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 32 over Nfa 1322 carry?

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

How long is FAP 32 over Nfa 1322?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over Nfa 1322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.