US Bridges

FAU 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of SR78 · Structure no. 230A6760001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
705
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 2723 (sa 2307)
CrossesLewis Creek
Location1 MI W of SR78
RouteCity Street 2723
Coordinates36.09185, -89.42158
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2021)
Projected traffic976 by 2039
Trucks1%
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

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 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2723 (sa 2307) over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.