US Bridges

FAP 33 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 3 M SE of Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0330019

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over First Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 33 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 18,242 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,504 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesFirst Creek
Location3 M SE of Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0035, -83.92665
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,242 (2021)
Projected traffic24,504 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$362,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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 18,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over First Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.