US Bridges

FAP 153 over Friar Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi. N of SR-2 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR1530009

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 over Friar Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 153 over Friar Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 71,981 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,562 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 153
CrossesFriar Branch
Location1.2 Mi. N of SR-2 Jct.
RouteState Highway 153
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04864, -85.18873
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,981 (2021)
Projected traffic96,562 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 153 over Friar Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAP 153 over Friar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 153 over Friar Branch carry?

About 71,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 over Friar Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 over Friar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.