US Bridges

FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40

FairPosted for load

Cocke County, Tennessee · Just SE of SR32 Exchange · Structure no. 15I00400013

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,976
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40 in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,162 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1326 (sa 1510)
CrossesI40
LocationJust SE of SR32 Exchange
RouteCity Street 1326
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93957, -83.1987
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,976 (2021)
Projected traffic3,162 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40 carry?

About 1,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1326 (sa 1510) over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.