US Bridges

FAP 33 over Chestuee Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · End of Englewood City Lim · Structure no. 54SR0330003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Chestuee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 over Chestuee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,787 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,154 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesChestuee Creek
LocationEnd of Englewood City Lim
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40585, -84.49657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,787 (2021)
Projected traffic7,154 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Chestuee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over Chestuee Creek carry?

About 4,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.