FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Tennessee · In Downtown Chattanooga · Structure no. 33L35660001
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 977 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,659
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 119 years old, older 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 2,659 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,254 by 2042. The structure is 977 ft (297.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur carry?
About 2,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur?
The structure is 977 ft (297.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3566 over Inactive NS RR Spur?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.