US Bridges

FAP 33 over Beaver Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · .7 M NE of SR131 · Structure no. 47SR0330031

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 33 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 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 38,142 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,122 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 33
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.7 M NE of SR131
RouteU.S. Route 441
Coordinates36.08067, -83.92715
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,142 (2021)
Projected traffic58,122 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAP 33 over Beaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 38,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.