US Bridges

FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR-319 / FAU 5395 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0580045

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,330
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395 is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,928 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 319 / FAU 5395
CrossesFAU 5395
LocationSR-319 / FAU 5395 Jct.
RouteState Highway 319
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0946, -85.24924
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,330 (2021)
Projected traffic28,928 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395 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 FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395 carry?

About 22,330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 319 / FAU 5395 over FAU 5395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.