US Bridges

FAS 333 over Lackey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Blount County, Tennessee · In Louisville · Structure no. 05S25500009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,958
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 333 over Lackey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 333 over Lackey Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,958 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,133 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 333
CrossesLackey Creek
LocationIn Louisville
RouteState Highway 333
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82202, -84.03997
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,958 (2021)
Projected traffic11,133 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$649,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 333 over Lackey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 333 over Lackey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 333 over Lackey Creek carry?

About 6,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 333 over Lackey Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 333 over Lackey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.