US Bridges

FAU 210 over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.8 M N Lauderdale CO · Structure no. 23E00260003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,951
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 210 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 210 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,747 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 210
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 M N Lauderdale CO
RouteState Highway 210
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94028, -89.38872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2021)
Projected traffic2,747 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 210 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 210 over Branch 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 210 over Branch carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 210 over Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 210 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.