US Bridges

0A876 over Private Lake Canal

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.18 Mile from SR 182 · Structure no. 230A8760001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0A876 over Private Lake Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 0A876 over Private Lake Canal in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries0A876
CrossesPrivate Lake Canal
Location0.18 Mile from SR 182
RouteCounty Highway 0A876
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10115, -89.44206
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2020)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0A876 over Private Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0A876 over Private Lake Canal 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 0A876 over Private Lake Canal carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 0A876 over Private Lake Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 0A876 over Private Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.