FAU 3604 over Friar Branch
PoorClosed to trafficHamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 33M36040001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,006
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3604 over Friar Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3604 over Friar Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,006 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,384 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3604 over Friar Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3604 over Friar Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3604 over Friar Branch carry?
About 6,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3604 over Friar Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3604 over Friar Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.