US Bridges

FAU 1126 over Small Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of Soddy-Daisy · Structure no. 33011260019

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,533
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1126 over Small Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1126 over Small Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 9,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,450 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1126
CrossesSmall Branch
LocationIn City of Soddy-Daisy
RouteCity Street 1126
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2479, -85.18605
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,533 (2021)
Projected traffic16,450 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1126 over Small Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1126 over Small Branch 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 Small Branch carry?

About 9,533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1126 over Small Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1126 over Small Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.