US Bridges

FAU 33 over Roddy Branch

PoorPosted for load

Blount County, Tennessee · 1.2 M W of SR115 · Structure no. 05SR0330013

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 33 over Roddy Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 33 over Roddy Branch in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6,242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,856 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 33
CrossesRoddy Branch
Location1.2 M W of SR115
RouteState Highway 33
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84768, -83.94117
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,242 (2021)
Projected traffic9,856 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 33 over Roddy Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 33 over Roddy Branch 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 FAU 33 over Roddy Branch carry?

About 6,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 33 over Roddy Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 33 over Roddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.