US Bridges

FAP 33 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0330015

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 33 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 76 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 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 16,786 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,214 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98995, -83.91994
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,786 (2021)
Projected traffic38,214 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$613,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAP 33 over First 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over First Creek carry?

About 16,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over First Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns FAP 33 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.