US Bridges

FAU 3600 over Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Near Loveall Field · Structure no. 33M36000001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3600 over Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3600 over Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,872 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3600
CrossesChickamauga Creek
LocationNear Loveall Field
RouteCity Street 3600
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06787, -85.21357
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2021)
Projected traffic5,872 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3600 over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3600 over Chickamauga 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3600 over Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3600 over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3600 over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.