US Bridges

FAP 2 over Trib. Sweetwater Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 1 MI N. of SR2 & SR322 · Structure no. 62SR0020009

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,445
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over Trib. Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 2 over Trib. Sweetwater Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,445 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAP 2
CrossesTrib. Sweetwater Creek
Location1 MI N. of SR2 & SR322
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates35.60858, -84.4621
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,445 (2021)
Projected traffic11,040 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Trib. Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 over Trib. 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 Trib. Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 6,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Trib. Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Trib. Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.