FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River
PoorRoane County, Tennessee · In Harriman - E of US 27 · Structure no. 73S24010001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 790 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,216
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,546 by 2042. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River carry?
About 7,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River?
The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 1226 (sa 7310) over Emory River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.