US Bridges

FAU 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Daisy Acess Rd. to TVA · Structure no. 33011260001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,239
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,078 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1126
CrossesD587 & Sou Rwy
LocationIn Daisy Acess Rd. to TVA
RouteCity Street 1126
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25246, -85.18085
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,239 (2021)
Projected traffic15,078 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy carry?

About 9,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1126 over D587 & Sou Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.