US Bridges

FAP 32 over SR 343 Rl

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In City of Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0324007

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over SR 343 Rl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 32 over SR 343 Rl 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 5 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 14,749 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,352 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 32
CrossesSR 343 Rl
LocationIn City of Morristown
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates36.25677, -83.2815
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,749 (2021)
Projected traffic26,352 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 343 Rl built?

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

What condition is FAP 32 over SR 343 Rl 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 SR 343 Rl carry?

About 14,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over SR 343 Rl?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over SR 343 Rl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.