US Bridges

FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · 4 M SW of Sullivan CO LN · Structure no. 46SR1330001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 133
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location4 M SW of Sullivan CO LN
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates36.54341, -81.8957
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 133 over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.