US Bridges

FAP 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake

Good

Union County, Tennessee · 5.6 Mi.Ne.Of Maynardville · Structure no. 87SR0330007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,100 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,637
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,637 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,835 by 2042. The structure is 2,100 ft (640 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 33
CrossesClinch River(norris Lake
Location5.6 Mi.Ne.Of Maynardville
RouteState Highway 33
CountyUnion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33739, -83.742
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,100 ft (640 m)
Longest span377 ft (115 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,637 (2021)
Projected traffic12,835 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 Clinch River(norris Lake built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake carry?

About 7,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake?

The structure is 2,100 ft (640 m) long with a longest span of 377 ft (115 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.