US Bridges

FAU 3574 over Chattanooga Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · E.38th St.In Chattanooga · Structure no. 33L35740003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,657
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3574 over Chattanooga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3574 over Chattanooga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,029 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3574
CrossesChattanooga Creek
LocationE.38th St.In Chattanooga
RouteCity Street 3574
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00375, -85.30302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,657 (2021)
Projected traffic11,029 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3574 over Chattanooga Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3574 over Chattanooga 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 3574 over Chattanooga Creek carry?

About 7,657 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3574 over Chattanooga Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3574 over Chattanooga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.