US Bridges

FAP 33 over Big Sycamore Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Tennessee · .5 Mile East of SR032 · Structure no. 13SR0330007

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Big Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 over Big Sycamore Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesBig Sycamore Creek
Location.5 Mile East of SR032
RouteState Highway 33
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45011, -83.43915
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2021)
Projected traffic2,106 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Big Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Big Sycamore 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over Big Sycamore Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Big Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over Big Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.