US Bridges

FAP 33 over Swan Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · 4.66 Mi.W. Claiborne Co. · Structure no. 34SR0330003

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

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Swan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 33 over Swan Creek 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAP 33
CrossesSwan Creek
Location4.66 Mi.W. Claiborne Co.
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.5002, -83.31261
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Swan Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 33 over Swan 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 Swan Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 33 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 33 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.