US Bridges

FAU 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Near I-75 Jct. · Structure no. 33I00240063

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,454
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 11,454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,954 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAU 3609
CrossesSpring Creek RD / I-24WB
LocationNear I-75 Jct.
RouteCity Street 3609
Coordinates35.00467, -85.21907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,454 (2021)
Projected traffic14,954 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB 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 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB carry?

About 11,454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3609 over Spring Creek RD / I-24WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.