US Bridges

FAU 319 over FAU 3588 & E697

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi. N. Tenn. River · Structure no. 33006030019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 319 over FAU 3588 & E697 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 319 over FAU 3588 & E697 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 9,743 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,091 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 319
CrossesFAU 3588 & E697
Location1.4 Mi. N. Tenn. River
RouteState Highway 319
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11678, -85.24848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,743 (2021)
Projected traffic44,091 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3588 & E697 built?

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

What condition is FAU 319 over FAU 3588 & E697 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 3588 & E697 carry?

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

How long is FAU 319 over FAU 3588 & E697?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 319 over FAU 3588 & E697?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.