US Bridges

FAU 3 over Lewis Creek

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · Near Dyersburg · Structure no. 23SR0030009

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3 over Lewis Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 years old, older 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 11,811 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,826 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3
CrossesLewis Creek
LocationNear Dyersburg
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05378, -89.36158
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,811 (2021)
Projected traffic15,826 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 3 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is FAU 3 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 11,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.