US Bridges

FAS 33 over Stock Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · Near Knox Co. Line · Structure no. 05SR0330017

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 33 over Stock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 33 over Stock Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 82 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 6,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,290 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 33
CrossesStock Creek
LocationNear Knox Co. Line
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.87232, -83.94345
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,431 (2021)
Projected traffic10,290 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$590,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 33 over Stock Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAS 33 over Stock Creek 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 FAS 33 over Stock Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 33 over Stock Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 33 over Stock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.