US Bridges

FAP 33 over Fox Branch

Good

Hancock County, Tennessee · Kyles Ford Hwy. · Structure no. 34SR0330017

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Fox Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 33 over Fox Branch in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesFAP 33
CrossesFox Branch
LocationKyles Ford Hwy.
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.56232, -83.0836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Fox Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Fox Branch 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 Fox Branch carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Fox Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 33 over Fox Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.