US Bridges

FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch

FairPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0020011

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,906
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,906 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,584 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 74
CrossesFillauer Branch
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19107, -84.85153
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,906 (2021)
Projected traffic15,584 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch carry?

About 9,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 74 over Fillauer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.