FAU 4994 over North Chickamauga Creek
FairHamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 330C9460001
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 872
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4994 over North Chickamauga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4994 over North Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4994 over North Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4994 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 4994 over North Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4994 over North Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4994 over North Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.