US Bridges

FAP 153 over Hickory Valley Road

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.44 Mi. N of I-75 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR1530004

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 over Hickory Valley Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 153 over Hickory Valley Road in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 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 72,283 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,894 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 153
CrossesHickory Valley Road
Location0.44 Mi. N of I-75 Jct.
RouteState Highway 153
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02772, -85.17605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,283 (2021)
Projected traffic102,894 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Hickory Valley Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP 153 over Hickory Valley Road 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 Hickory Valley Road carry?

About 72,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 over Hickory Valley Road?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 over Hickory Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.