US Bridges

FAU 33 over Brown Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 6.6 SE of Bruce St. · Structure no. 05SR0330007

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 33 over Brown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 33 over Brown Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,646 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 33
CrossesBrown Creek
Location6.6 SE of Bruce St.
RouteState Highway 33
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76123, -83.96542
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2021)
Projected traffic14,646 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAU 33 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 33 over Brown 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 33 over Brown Creek carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 33 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAU 33 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.