US Bridges

FAP 153 over Pitts Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.29 Mi. S of SR-29 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290009

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 over Pitts Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 153 over Pitts Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 33,844 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,734 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 153
CrossesPitts Branch
Location0.29 Mi. S of SR-29 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18378, -85.24653
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,844 (2021)
Projected traffic48,734 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$182,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 153 over Pitts Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 153 over Pitts 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 153 over Pitts Branch carry?

About 33,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 over Pitts Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 over Pitts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.