US Bridges

Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3

FairPosted for load

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW JCT SR89&SR105 · Structure no. 23SR0030037

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1503 (sa 2322)
CrossesSharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SR89&SR105
RouteCounty Highway 1503
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20631, -89.21136
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2021)
Projected traffic390 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 Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3 built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Sharpe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3 carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Sharpe Ferry Rd. / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.