FAU 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 33M35990001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 249 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,753
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FAU 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,648 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR 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 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 4,753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3599 350044P over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.