US Bridges

FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR20 · Structure no. 23014980003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5569 (sa 2306)
CrossesEdwards Creek
Location2 MI N of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 5569
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05144, -89.46114
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Edwards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.