US Bridges

FAU 3556 over SR 153

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Over SR153-2MI N of SR 2 · Structure no. 33SR1530014

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,893
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3556 over SR 153 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 3556 over SR 153 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 16,893 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,394 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3556
CrossesSR 153
LocationOver SR153-2MI N of SR 2
RouteCity Street 3556
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05432, -85.19058
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,893 (2021)
Projected traffic24,394 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$806,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3556 over SR 153 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3556 over SR 153 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 FAU 3556 over SR 153 carry?

About 16,893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3556 over SR 153?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3556 over SR 153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.