US Bridges

FAS 322 over I75

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · Near Sweetwater · Structure no. 62I00750005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 322 over I75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 322 over I75 in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 322
CrossesI75
LocationNear Sweetwater
RouteState Highway 322
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62313, -84.49204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2021)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 322 over I75 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 322 over I75 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 322 over I75 carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 322 over I75?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 322 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.