US Bridges

FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb)

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · In Maryville · Structure no. 05SR0330003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 17,776 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,458 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesSR 115 (us 129 Nb)
LocationIn Maryville
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74007, -83.98927
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,776 (2021)
Projected traffic26,458 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) built?

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

What condition is FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) carry?

About 17,776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb)?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.