US Bridges

FAU 5395 over Georgia Ave.

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.41 Mi. E of SR-8 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0580007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,706
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5395 over Georgia Ave. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5395 over Georgia Ave. in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 14,706 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,530 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 5395
CrossesGeorgia Ave.
Location0.41 Mi. E of SR-8 Jct.
RouteCity Street 5395
Coordinates35.05332, -85.30431
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,706 (2021)
Projected traffic23,530 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5395 over Georgia Ave. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5395 over Georgia Ave. 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 5395 over Georgia Ave. carry?

About 14,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5395 over Georgia Ave.?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5395 over Georgia Ave.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.