US Bridges

FAP 32 over SR-32 / SR-160

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In City of Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0324011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 over SR-32 / SR-160 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 32 over SR-32 / SR-160 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 15,557 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,704 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 32
CrossesSR-32 / SR-160
LocationIn City of Morristown
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19093, -83.26846
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,557 (2021)
Projected traffic28,704 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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-32 / SR-160 built?

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

What condition is FAP 32 over SR-32 / SR-160 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-32 / SR-160 carry?

About 15,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 over SR-32 / SR-160?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 over SR-32 / SR-160?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.