FAU 1406
Carrying FAU 1406 over STRINGERS BRANCH
IN CHATTANOOGA, Hamilton, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 1406
The FAU 1406 bridge in Hamilton, Tennessee carries FAU 1406 over STRINGERS BRANCH. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,128 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 1406 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.6 m (71 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,128 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33SR0290003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 1406 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAU 1406 against other structures in Hamilton and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAU 1406?
FAU 1406 in Hamilton, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 1406 inspected?
FAU 1406's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,128 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 1406 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 1406?
FAU 1406 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 1406?
FAU 1406 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 1406 and does age affect safety?
FAU 1406 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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