US Bridges

FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Under Walnut ST Bridge · Structure no. 33SR0580049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,421
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,874 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 5395
CrossesRavine-Walnut St.Bridge
LocationUnder Walnut ST Bridge
RouteCity Street 5395
Coordinates35.05633, -85.30815
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,421 (2021)
Projected traffic19,874 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge carry?

About 12,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5395 over Ravine-Walnut St.Bridge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.