US Bridges

FAU 3596 over Stringers Branch

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Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Red Bank · Structure no. 33S43060001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,270
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3596 over Stringers Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3596 over Stringers Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,432 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3596
CrossesStringers Branch
LocationIn Red Bank
RouteCity Street 3596
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09448, -85.30707
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,270 (2021)
Projected traffic8,432 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$104,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3596 over Stringers Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3596 over Stringers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3596 over Stringers Branch carry?

About 5,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3596 over Stringers Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3596 over Stringers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.