US Bridges

FAP 32 over SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In City of Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0324004

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
575 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 32 over SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy 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 24,163 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,248 by 2040. The structure is 575 ft (175.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 32
CrossesSR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy
LocationIn City of Morristown
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22603, -83.25853
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length575 ft (175.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,163 (2021)
Projected traffic37,248 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy built?

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

What condition is FAP 32 over SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy 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 SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy carry?

About 24,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy?

The structure is 575 ft (175.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over SR 32 / 3836 & Sou Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.