US Bridges

FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River

Poor

Polk County, Tennessee · Near Benton City Limits · Structure no. 70SR0330029

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
565 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,437
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,499 by 2042. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 33 347920N
CrossesOcoee River
LocationNear Benton City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 411
Coordinates35.1679, -84.68003
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,437 (2021)
Projected traffic13,499 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River carry?

About 8,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 347920N over Ocoee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.