US Bridges

FAU 8 over Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.N.Of Georgia Line · Structure no. 33SR0080001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8 over Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8 over Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,142 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,904 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8
CrossesChickamauga Creek
Location.5 Mi.N.Of Georgia Line
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.98924, -85.19501
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,142 (2021)
Projected traffic21,904 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8 over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8 over Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 14,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8 over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8 over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.