US Bridges

FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 33SR0290001

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,371
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,371 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,062 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1406
CrossesStringers Branch
LocationIn Chattanooga
RouteCity Street 1406
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08445, -85.31725
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,371 (2021)
Projected traffic28,062 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch 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 FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch carry?

About 20,371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.