US Bridges

FAU 211 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2.4 M NE JCT SR3 &SR211 · Structure no. 23002270007

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 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 tee beam carrying FAU 211 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 103 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,019 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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
Location2.4 M NE JCT SR3 &SR211
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08825, -89.31106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$565,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 211 over Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is FAU 211 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 211 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.