FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch
GoodHamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 33SR0290005
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 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 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,285 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 1406 over Stringers Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.