FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek
GoodHancock County, Tennessee · 1.75 Mi.W.Of Kyles Ford · Structure no. 34SR0330013
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 33 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.