US Bridges

FAU 4019 over Stringers Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Red Bank · Structure no. 33040190001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
457
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4019 over Stringers Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4019 over Stringers Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4019
CrossesStringers Branch
LocationRed Bank
RouteCity Street 4019
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08466, -85.32017
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2021)
Projected traffic581 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4019 over Stringers Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAU 4019 over Stringers 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 4019 over Stringers Branch carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4019 over Stringers Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4019 over Stringers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.