US Bridges

FAU 3556 over Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2 MI SW of SR 153 · Structure no. 33035560007

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,009
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3556 over Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3556 over Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 27,009 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,214 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3556
CrossesChickamauga Creek
Location2 MI SW of SR 153
RouteCity Street 3556
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04858, -85.2143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,009 (2021)
Projected traffic43,214 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3556 over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3556 over Chickamauga Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3556 over Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 27,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3556 over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3556 over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.