FAU 3603 over Poe Branch
GoodPosted for loadHamilton County, Tennessee · In CHATTAN00GA · Structure no. 33M36030003
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,101
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3603 over Poe Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3603 over Poe Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3603 over Poe Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3603 over Poe 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 3603 over Poe Branch carry?
About 9,101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3603 over Poe Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3603 over Poe Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.