US Bridges

FAS 211 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2.2 M SW JCT SR211 &SR105 · Structure no. 23002270009

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 211 over Reeds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 211 over Reeds Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 211
CrossesReeds Creek
Location2.2 M SW JCT SR211 &SR105
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17856, -89.21639
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2021)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 211 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAS 211 over Reeds Creek 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 FAS 211 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 211 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 211 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.