US Bridges

FAP 153 over FAU 1406

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.63 Mi. S of SR-29 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 over FAU 1406 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 153 over FAU 1406 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 29,969 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,768 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAP 153
CrossesFAU 1406
Location0.63 Mi. S of SR-29 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17904, -85.2476
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,969 (2021)
Projected traffic45,768 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 153 over FAU 1406 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 153 over FAU 1406 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 153 over FAU 1406 carry?

About 29,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 over FAU 1406?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 over FAU 1406?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.