US Bridges

FAU 319 over Southern Railway

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.12 Mi. S of Tenn. River · Structure no. 33006030003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,602
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 319 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 319 over Southern Railway in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 22,602 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,928 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 319
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.12 Mi. S of Tenn. River
RouteState Highway 319
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0966, -85.25032
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,602 (2021)
Projected traffic28,928 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAU 319 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 319 over Southern Railway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 319 over Southern Railway carry?

About 22,602 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 319 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 319 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.