FAU 3602 over Friar Branch
GoodHamilton County, Tennessee · East of SR153 · Structure no. 33M36020001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,570
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3602 over Friar Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3602 over Friar Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3602 over Friar Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3602 over Friar Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 3602 over Friar Branch carry?
About 1,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3602 over Friar Branch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3602 over Friar Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.