US Bridges

FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Leave Sweetwater · Structure no. 62SR0020005

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 2
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationLeave Sweetwater
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62558, -84.44926
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2021)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$401,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.