US Bridges

FAP 153 over SR 58

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR153 & SR58 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0580017

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82,829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 over SR 58 is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 153 over SR 58 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 82,829 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,024 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 153
CrossesSR 58
LocationSR153 & SR58 Jct.
RouteState Highway 153
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08222, -85.2063
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,829 (2021)
Projected traffic109,024 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 FAP 153 over SR 58 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAP 153 over SR 58 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 153 over SR 58 carry?

About 82,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 over SR 58?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 over SR 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.