US Bridges

FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk)

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 4 M SE of Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0330029

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,013
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk) in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 35,013 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,354 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesSR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk)
Location4 M SE of Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02213, -83.92426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,013 (2021)
Projected traffic53,354 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk) carry?

About 35,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk)?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over SR 33/SR331(TAZEWELL Pk)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.