US Bridges

Nfa A727 over Church Grove Rd. / SR 3

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI SW JCT SR77&SR211 · Structure no. 23SR0030021

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A727 over Church Grove Rd. / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A727 over Church Grove 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A727
CrossesChurch Grove Rd. / SR 3
Location1.9 MI SW JCT SR77&SR211
RouteCounty Highway 727
Coordinates36.10614, -89.29808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2020)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Nfa A727 over Church Grove Rd. / SR 3 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A727 over Church Grove 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 Nfa A727 over Church Grove Rd. / SR 3 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A727 over Church Grove Rd. / SR 3?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A727 over Church Grove Rd. / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.