FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway
GoodMcMinn County, Tennessee · .25 M. N. JCT SR 2B Lee H · Structure no. 54SR3050003
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,278
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 8,278 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,283 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway carry?
About 8,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 305 731568E over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.