US Bridges

FAP 33 Rmp over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · At SR 33 & I-640 JCT · Structure no. 47SR0330035

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 Rmp over First Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 33 Rmp over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 18,242 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,504 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 33 Rmp
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationAt SR 33 & I-640 JCT
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.01705, -83.9229
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,242 (2021)
Projected traffic24,504 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 Rmp over First Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 Rmp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 33 Rmp over First Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 33 Rmp over First Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAP 33 Rmp over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.