FAP 33 over Branch
GoodPolk County, Tennessee · 6.7 Miles Sw.Of Benton · Structure no. 70SR0330007
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,653
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 33 over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 33 over Branch in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 99 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,653 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,045 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 33 over Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is FAP 33 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 33 over Branch carry?
About 5,653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 33 over Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 33 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.