Fau 8 over Tn River & Fau 5395

Poor Condition109 years old26,697 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHamilton
LocationMarket Street Bridge
CarriesFau 8
CrossesTn River & Fau 5395
Coordinates35.05655, -85.30960

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length2000.0 ft (609.6 m)
Max Span358.9 ft (109.4 m)
Deck Width56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Area10424.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1917 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,697 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number33SR0080007

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