US Bridges

FAU 148 over Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.02 MI from Ga. State LN · Structure no. 33SR1480001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,901
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 148 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 148 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 148
CrossesBranch
Location1.02 MI from Ga. State LN
RouteState Highway 148
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99437, -85.35108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,901 (2021)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 148 over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 148 over Branch 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 148 over Branch carry?

About 1,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 148 over Branch?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 148 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.