US Bridges

FAU 211 over Overflow

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · In Dyersburg · Structure no. 23SR0030005

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
542 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
5,963
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 211 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 211 over Overflow in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5,963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,344 by 2042. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 211
CrossesOverflow
LocationIn Dyersburg
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02272, -89.38961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,963 (2021)
Projected traffic9,344 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 211 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAU 211 over Overflow 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 211 over Overflow carry?

About 5,963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 211 over Overflow?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 211 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.