US Bridges

FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR-319 / SR-29 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290061

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,794
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 4,794 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,670 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 319
CrossesSR 319 / SR 29
LocationSR-319 / SR-29 Jct.
RouteState Highway 319
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27706, -85.15515
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,794 (2021)
Projected traffic7,670 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29 carry?

About 4,794 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 319 over SR 319 / SR 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.