US Bridges

FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Missionary Ridge Area · Structure no. 33I00240053

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,251
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,072 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 4148
CrossesS. Seminole Dr. / I-24
LocationMissionary Ridge Area
RouteCity Street 4148
Coordinates35.02085, -85.25996
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,251 (2021)
Projected traffic5,072 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24 carry?

About 3,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4148 over S. Seminole Dr. / I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.