US Bridges

FAU A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI NE JCT I155&SR 78 · Structure no. 23SR0030013

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3 in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU A717
CrossesFort Hudson Rd. / SR 3
Location3.1 MI NE JCT I155&SR 78
RouteCity Street 717
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07564, -89.34328
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3 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 A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU A717 over Fort Hudson Rd. / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.