FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River
FairMonroe County, Tennessee · .60 M East of Vonore · Structure no. 62SR0330003
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 997 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River in Monroe 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 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 15,282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,451 by 2042. The structure is 997 ft (304 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 15,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 997 ft (304 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 33 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.