US Bridges

FAP 33 over Branch

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · .5 MI S of JCT SR 30 · Structure no. 70SR0330031

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2024 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 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,946 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 6 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAP 33
CrossesBranch
Location.5 MI S of JCT SR 30
RouteU.S. Route 411
Coordinates35.22867, -84.57605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width6 ft (1.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2024)
Projected traffic11,946 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Branch built?

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

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 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 6 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.