US Bridges

I155 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.4 M E JCT I155&SR78 · Structure no. 23I01550027

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I155 over Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I155 over Lewis Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 14,405 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,574 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI155
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.4 M E JCT I155&SR78
RouteInterstate 155
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06839, -89.39011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,405 (2021)
Projected traffic22,574 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$584,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I155 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I155 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 I155 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 14,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I155 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I155 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.