US Bridges

FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Union County, Tennessee · .6 M SW JCT SR33&SR61 · Structure no. 87SR0330005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,065
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 14,065 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,256 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAP 33
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.6 M SW JCT SR33&SR61
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.18648, -83.89841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,065 (2021)
Projected traffic22,256 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 14,065 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAP 33 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.