US Bridges

FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 33SR0290003

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,128
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 13,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,285 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 71 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
Coordinates35.10098, -85.30177
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,128 (2021)
Projected traffic20,285 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch carry?

About 13,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.