US Bridges

FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .34 Mi.W.Of Cleveland · Structure no. 06SR0404007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,957
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 21,957 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,544 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAP 311
CrossesOld Chattanooga Pike
Location.34 Mi.W.Of Cleveland
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.13372, -84.8959
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,957 (2021)
Projected traffic34,544 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike carry?

About 21,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 311 over Old Chattanooga Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.