US Bridges

FAU 2926 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · In Dyersburg · Structure no. 23M29260001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,578
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2926 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2926 over Lewis Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 2926
CrossesLewis Creek
LocationIn Dyersburg
RouteCity Street 2926
Coordinates36.04402, -89.3495
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2021)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2926 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2926 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 FAU 2926 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2926 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2926 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.