FAU 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek
FairHamilton County, Tennessee · .5 MI West of SR 29 · Structure no. 33SR0290013
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,401
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 9,401 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,534 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek 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 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 9,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2162 (sa 3308) over Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.