US Bridges

FAP 322 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Just E. of SR 2 · Structure no. 62SR3220003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,395
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 322 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 322 over 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 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 4,395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 322
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationJust E. of SR 2
RouteState Highway 322
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60892, -84.46149
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,395 (2021)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$274,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 322 over Sweetwater Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 322 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 322 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 4,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 322 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 322 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.