US Bridges

FAP 32 over Stubblefield Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In City of Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0324005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,088
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over Stubblefield Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 32 over Stubblefield Creek 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 27,088 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,688 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 328 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 32
CrossesStubblefield Creek
LocationIn City of Morristown
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24608, -83.26908
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width328 ft (100 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,088 (2021)
Projected traffic38,688 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$377,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 32 over Stubblefield Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 32 over Stubblefield 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 32 over Stubblefield Creek carry?

About 27,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over Stubblefield Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 328 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over Stubblefield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.