US Bridges

FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0330013

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,227
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 4,227 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 33
CrossesBroadway/ J.White Pkwy
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98712, -83.92101
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,227 (2021)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy carry?

About 4,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 33 over Broadway/ J.White Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.