FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Tennessee · Near Bradley Co. Ln. · Structure no. 33SR0020029
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,076
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,076 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,722 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek carry?
About 11,076 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2 over Little Ooltewah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.