US Bridges

FAP 33 over SR 33 Ll / SR 68

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · In Madisonville · Structure no. 62SR0330006

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 Ll / SR 68 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 33 over SR 33 Ll / 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 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 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 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesSR 33 Ll / SR 68
LocationIn Madisonville
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50929, -84.37185
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,194 (2021)
Projected traffic14,710 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ll / SR 68 built?

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

What condition is FAP 33 over SR 33 Ll / 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 Ll / 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 Ll / SR 68?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.