US Bridges

FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.84 Mi. E of SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33S43060009

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,012
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,012 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,690 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 319 841992C
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.84 Mi. E of SR-153 Jct.
RouteState Highway 319
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13955, -85.234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,012 (2021)
Projected traffic37,690 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway carry?

About 27,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 319 841992C over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.