US Bridges

FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · In Sweetwater · Structure no. 62SR0020003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
6 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 1931, so it is 94 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 7,880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,608 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 2
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationIn Sweetwater
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59715, -84.46498
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,880 (2021)
Projected traffic12,608 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek 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 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 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.