US Bridges

FAP 20 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NE JCT SR 3 &SR104 · Structure no. 23SR0200026

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,746
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Lewis Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 11,746 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,827 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesLewis Creek
Location2.6 MI NE JCT SR 3 &SR104
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03561, -89.339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,746 (2021)
Projected traffic15,827 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Lewis Creek 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 FAP 20 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 11,746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.