US Bridges

FAU 77 over SR 77 / SR 3

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · Just West of Newbern · Structure no. 23SR0030025

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 77 over SR 77 / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 77 over SR 77 / 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 7,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,510 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 77
CrossesSR 77 / SR 3
LocationJust West of Newbern
RouteState Highway 77
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12144, -89.28181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,194 (2021)
Projected traffic11,510 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 77 over SR 77 / SR 3 built?

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

What condition is FAU 77 over SR 77 / 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 77 over SR 77 / SR 3 carry?

About 7,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 77 over SR 77 / SR 3?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 77 over SR 77 / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.