FAU 4144 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Tennessee · 6 MI Ga Tn ST Li · Structure no. 330E2720001
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,256
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4144 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4144 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4144 over Branch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4144 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 4144 over Branch carry?
About 2,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4144 over Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4144 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.