FAU 33 over Little River
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · .1 M N of Rockford · Structure no. 05SR0330011
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,917
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 33 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 33 over Little River in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 100 years old, older 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 17,917 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,667 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 33 over Little River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FAU 33 over Little River 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 Little River carry?
About 17,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 33 over Little River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 33 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.