US Bridges

Nfa 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove Rd. / SR 3

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NE JCT SR77&SR211 · Structure no. 23SR0030033

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove Rd. / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1508 (sa 2320)
CrossesLocust Grove Rd. / SR 3
Location3.6 MI NE JCT SR77&SR211
RouteCounty Highway 1508
Coordinates36.17166, -89.22994
Functional classRural Minor 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2021)
Projected traffic238 by 2042
Trucks40%
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 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove Rd. / SR 3 built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove 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 Nfa 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove Rd. / SR 3 carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove Rd. / SR 3?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1508 (sa 2320) over Locust Grove Rd. / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.