US Bridges

Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Lewis Creek

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI N of Dyersburg · Structure no. 23S82400003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,933
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Lewis Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,933 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,293 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1433 (sa 2308)
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Dyersburg
RouteCity Street 1433
Coordinates36.06463, -89.37962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,933 (2021)
Projected traffic14,293 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) 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 Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Lewis Creek carry?

About 8,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.