FAU 319 over North Chickamauga Creek
FairHamilton County, Tennessee · 1.94 Mi. E of SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33S43060011
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,012
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 319 over North Chickamauga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 319 over North Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 6 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 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 319 over North Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FAU 319 over North Chickamauga Creek 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 over North Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 27,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 319 over North Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 319 over North Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.