FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway
PoorPosted for loadBradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06036400003
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,623
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,623 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,997 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway carry?
About 5,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2259 731647R over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.