US Bridges

FAP 153 over SR 317

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR-153 / SR-317 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0022019

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78,098
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 over SR 317 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 153 over SR 317 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 78,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,166 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 153
CrossesSR 317
LocationSR-153 / SR-317 Jct.
RouteState Highway 153
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07472, -85.19861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,098 (2021)
Projected traffic97,166 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 153 over SR 317 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAP 153 over SR 317 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 FAP 153 over SR 317 carry?

About 78,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 over SR 317?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 over SR 317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.