US Bridges

FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of Dyersburg · Structure no. 23008260011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,707 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 826 (sa 2307)
CrossesLewis Creek
Location2 MI N of Dyersburg
RouteCity Street 826
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09496, -89.40827
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2021)
Projected traffic1,707 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis 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 FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 826 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.