US Bridges

Nfa A268 over Biffle Rd. / SR 3

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.5 M NE JCT SR3&SR77 · Structure no. 23SR0030027

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A268 over Biffle Rd. / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A268 over Biffle 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A268
CrossesBiffle Rd. / SR 3
Location0.5 M NE JCT SR3&SR77
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12691, -89.27527
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Nfa A268 over Biffle Rd. / SR 3 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A268 over Biffle 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 A268 over Biffle Rd. / SR 3 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A268 over Biffle Rd. / SR 3?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A268 over Biffle Rd. / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.