US Bridges

FAU 8 726098N over Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.5 Mi. S of SR-29 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0080011

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1929
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8 726098N over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 8 726098N over Southern Railway in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23,097 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,806 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8 726098N
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.5 Mi. S of SR-29 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07734, -85.32049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,097 (2021)
Projected traffic30,806 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8 726098N over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.

What condition is FAU 8 726098N over Southern Railway 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 8 726098N over Southern Railway carry?

About 23,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8 726098N over Southern Railway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8 726098N over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.