US Bridges

FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 2.1 M E of Tazewell · Structure no. 13SR0330003

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 12,422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33 730787P
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location2.1 M E of Tazewell
RouteState Highway 33
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4359, -83.61113
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,422 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway carry?

About 12,422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 730787P over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.