FAP 33 over Branch
GoodPolk County, Tennessee · In Benton City Limits · Structure no. 70SR0330017
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,437
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 33 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 33 over Branch in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 79 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 8,437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,499 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 33 over Branch built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
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 8,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 33 over Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 33 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.