US Bridges

FAU 319 over FAU 3542

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.0 Mi. N. of Tn. Rv. · Structure no. 33006030017

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 319 over FAU 3542 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 319 over FAU 3542 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,743 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,589 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 319
CrossesFAU 3542
Location1.0 Mi. N. of Tn. Rv.
RouteState Highway 319
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11172, -85.25093
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width167 ft (50.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,743 (2021)
Projected traffic15,589 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAU 3542 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 319 over FAU 3542 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 319 over FAU 3542 carry?

About 9,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 319 over FAU 3542?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 319 over FAU 3542?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.