US Bridges

FAU 826 over Lanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI W JCT SR77 &sr 211 · Structure no. 23SR0030023

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 826 over Lanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 826 over Lanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3 in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,164 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,947 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 826
CrossesLanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3
Location1.2 MI W JCT SR77 &sr 211
RouteCity Street 826
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11247, -89.28992
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,164 (2021)
Projected traffic4,947 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 826 over Lanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 826 over Lanes Ferry 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 826 over Lanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3 carry?

About 2,164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 826 over Lanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 826 over Lanes Ferry Rd. / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.