US Bridges

FAU 4135 over North Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · N of SR153 over Tn River · Structure no. 33041350001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,724
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4135 over North Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4135 over North Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,949 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 4135
CrossesNorth Chickamauga Creek
LocationN of SR153 over Tn River
RouteCounty Highway 4135
Coordinates35.10965, -85.22804
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,724 (2021)
Projected traffic3,949 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4135 over North Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4135 over North 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4135 over North Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 2,724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4135 over North Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4135 over North Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.