US Bridges

FAU 3610 over Small Stream

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In East Ridge · Structure no. 33M36100001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,910
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3610 over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3610 over Small Stream in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 8,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,176 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAU 3610
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationIn East Ridge
RouteCity Street 3610
Coordinates35.00157, -85.23016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,910 (2021)
Projected traffic14,176 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3610 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3610 over Small Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3610 over Small Stream carry?

About 8,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3610 over Small Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3610 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.