FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Tennessee · In Sweetwater · Structure no. 62SR0020001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,880
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,608 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 7,880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.