US Bridges

FAU 3601 over SR 153

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Jersey Pike / SR-153 · Structure no. 33SR1530015

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,035
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3601 over SR 153 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 3601 over SR 153 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, 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 11,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,656 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3601
CrossesSR 153
LocationJersey Pike / SR-153
RouteCity Street 3601
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06511, -85.19528
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,035 (2021)
Projected traffic17,656 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$707,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3601 over SR 153 built?

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

What condition is FAU 3601 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 3601 over SR 153 carry?

About 11,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3601 over SR 153?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3601 over SR 153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.