US Bridges

FAU 104 over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.9 M W JCT SR20&SR78 · Structure no. 23SR0200017

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,066
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 104 over Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAU 104 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 5,066 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,856 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 104
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 M W JCT SR20&SR78
RouteState Highway 104
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03608, -89.42636
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,066 (2021)
Projected traffic7,856 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$784,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 104 over Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAU 104 over Branch 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 104 over Branch carry?

About 5,066 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 104 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 104 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.