US Bridges

FAU 3602 over SR 153

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.74 Mi. N of SR-2 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR1530007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3602 over SR 153 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3602 over SR 153 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 5,518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,917 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3602
CrossesSR 153
Location0.74 Mi. N of SR-2 Jct.
RouteCity Street 3602
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04253, -85.18607
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,518 (2021)
Projected traffic6,917 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 FAU 3602 over SR 153 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3602 over SR 153 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3602 over SR 153 carry?

About 5,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3602 over SR 153?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3602 over SR 153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.