FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive
PoorPosted for loadDyer County, Tennessee · In Dyersburg · Structure no. 23SR0030007
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 655 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,963
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,344 by 2042. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive carry?
About 5,963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive?
The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.