US Bridges

FAU 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave)

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Cntl Business Dist-Chatt. · Structure no. 33035490001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,863
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave) in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,863 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3549
CrossesFAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave)
LocationCntl Business Dist-Chatt.
RouteCity Street 3549
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05303, -85.3039
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadPedestrian
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,863 (2021)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave) 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 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave) carry?

About 2,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave)?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3549 over FAU 3546(GEORGIA Ave)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.