US Bridges

FAU 2 over SR 153

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR-2 / SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0020027

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2 over SR 153 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 2 over SR 153 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 21,368 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,680 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2
CrossesSR 153
LocationSR-2 / SR-153 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03211, -85.18276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,368 (2021)
Projected traffic39,680 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2 over SR 153 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAU 2 over SR 153 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2 over SR 153 carry?

About 21,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2 over SR 153?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2 over SR 153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.