US Bridges

FAU 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .2 MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 33SR0290025

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
836
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAU 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 2219 (sa 3315)
CrossesLittle Soddy Creek
Location.2 MI West of US 27
RouteCity Street 2219
Coordinates35.2877, -85.15553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2021)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$955,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek 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 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2219 (sa 3315) over Little Soddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.