US Bridges

FAU 1503 over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW JCT SR77&SR211 · Structure no. 23SR0030029

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1503 over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1503 over Sharpe 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1503
CrossesSharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SR77&SR211
RouteCity Street 1503
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13917, -89.26319
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2021)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1503 over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3 built?

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

What condition is FAU 1503 over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1503 over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3 carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1503 over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1503 over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.