US Bridges

FAU 211 over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2.0 M NE JCT SR3&SR211 · Structure no. 23002270005

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,117
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 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,019 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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
Location2.0 M NE JCT SR3&SR211
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08514, -89.3155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,117 (2021)
Projected traffic8,019 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$154,000 (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 2010.

What condition is FAU 211 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 211 over Branch carry?

About 5,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 211 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 211 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.