FAU 17 over Chickamauga Creek
FairHamilton County, Tennessee · 0.72 Mi. W of SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0580013
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 420 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,838
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 17 over Chickamauga Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAU 17 over Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 18,838 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,141 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 17 over Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is FAU 17 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 17 over Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 18,838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAU 17 over Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 17 over Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.