US Bridges

FAU 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.3 M E JCT SR20&SR210 · Structure no. 23SR0200019

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 210 297397J
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location0.3 M E JCT SR20&SR210
RouteState Highway 210
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97583, -89.38644
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR 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 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 210 297397J over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.