US Bridges

FAP 34 over SR 32 Bp

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0324009

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over SR 32 Bp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 over SR 32 Bp in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,691 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,706 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesSR 32 Bp
LocationIn Morristown
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22353, -83.258
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,691 (2021)
Projected traffic26,706 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over SR 32 Bp built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over SR 32 Bp 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 34 over SR 32 Bp carry?

About 16,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over SR 32 Bp?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over SR 32 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.