US Bridges

FAU 211 over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.2 M NE JCT SR3&SR211 · Structure no. 23002270001

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 211 over Branch is a concrete mixed types carrying FAU 211 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,365 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 211
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 M NE JCT SR3&SR211
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07761, -89.32628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,353 (2021)
Projected traffic13,365 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 211 over Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is FAU 211 over Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 211 over Branch carry?

About 8,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 211 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 211 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.