US Bridges

FAP 33 over SR 33 Rl / SR 68

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · In Madisonville · Structure no. 62SR0330005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over SR 33 Rl / SR 68 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 33 over SR 33 Rl / SR 68 in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,710 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesSR 33 Rl / SR 68
LocationIn Madisonville
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50908, -84.3717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,194 (2021)
Projected traffic14,710 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Rl / SR 68 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over SR 33 Rl / SR 68 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 SR 33 Rl / SR 68 carry?

About 9,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over SR 33 Rl / SR 68?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over SR 33 Rl / SR 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.