US Bridges

FAP 311 over SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU)

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0404015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,589
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 311 over SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 311 over SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,589 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,405 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 311
CrossesSR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU)
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13088, -84.86935
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,589 (2021)
Projected traffic43,405 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU) built?

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

What condition is FAP 311 over SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU) 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 FAP 311 over SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU) carry?

About 27,589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 311 over SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU)?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 311 over SR 311(FAP)/SR 311(FAU)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.