US Bridges

FAP 33 over Pell Branch

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · 3.9 Miles Ne.Of Benton · Structure no. 70SR0330026

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Pell Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 over Pell Branch in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 7,466 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,946 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesPell Branch
Location3.9 Miles Ne.Of Benton
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22002, -84.58932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,466 (2021)
Projected traffic11,946 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Pell Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Pell Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over Pell Branch carry?

About 7,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Pell Branch?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over Pell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.