US Bridges

FAP 33 over Big Barren Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · Near New Tazewell · Structure no. 13SR0330011

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Big Barren Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 33 over Big Barren Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,840 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesBig Barren Creek
LocationNear New Tazewell
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41763, -83.65135
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,862 (2021)
Projected traffic13,840 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Big Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Big Barren 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 Barren Creek carry?

About 8,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Big Barren Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAP 33 over Big Barren Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.