FAU 307
Carrying FAU 307 over OOSTANAULA CREEK
IN ATHENS CITY LIMITS, McMinn, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 307
The FAU 307 bridge in McMinn, Tennessee carries FAU 307 over OOSTANAULA CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,813 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 307 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1986
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,813 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 54S43200001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
FAU 307 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FAU 307 against other structures in McMinn 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 307?
FAU 307 in McMinn, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 307 inspected?
FAU 307'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 4,813 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 307 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 307?
FAU 307 has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 307?
FAU 307 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 307 and does age affect safety?
FAU 307 was built in 1986, making it 40 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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