Fap 33 730787P over Southern Railway
Claiborne County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fap 33 730787P over Southern Railway in Claiborne County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 12,422 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 60 of the 98 inventoried bridges in Claiborne County rated fair (61.2%); 3 (3.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 185 ft |
| Location | 2.1 M E of Tazewell |
| NBI structure number | 13SR0330003 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Claiborne County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 32 over Blair Creek | 1959 | 16,642 | Good |
| Fap 32 over Powell River | 2000 | 16,642 | Good |
| SR032 over Old SR032 | 2005 | 9,546 | Good |
| Fap 33 over Big Barren Creek | 1972 | 8,862 | Fair |
| Fap 33 over Big Barren Creek | 1988 | 8,862 | Fair |
| Fap 32 over Caney Creek | 2009 | 8,681 | Good |
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