US Bridges

FAU 148 over Incline Tram

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi. S of SR-2 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR1480003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,261
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 148 over Incline Tram is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 148 over Incline Tram in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,261 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFAU 148
CrossesIncline Tram
Location1.5 Mi. S of SR-2 Jct.
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.00724, -85.33781
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,261 (2021)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 148 over Incline Tram built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 148 over Incline Tram in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 148 over Incline Tram carry?

About 3,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 148 over Incline Tram?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 148 over Incline Tram?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.