US Bridges

FAP 33 over Branch

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · 3.01 Mi.W.Claiborne Co. · Structure no. 34SR0330001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 33 over Branch in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesBranch
Location3.01 Mi.W.Claiborne Co.
RouteState Highway 33
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49208, -83.33546
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2021)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.