US Bridges

FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · .69 Mi.S.Of Knox Co. · Structure no. 05SR0330015

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,378 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 33 730430A
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location.69 Mi.S.Of Knox Co.
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.86172, -83.94579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,431 (2021)
Projected traffic12,378 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway 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 FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway carry?

About 6,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 33 730430A over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.