US Bridges

FAP 20 over N Fork Forked Deer River

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SE JCT SR3 & SR211 · Structure no. 23SR0200035

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,262 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
14,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over N Fork Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over N Fork Forked Deer River in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,181 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,690 by 2042. The structure is 2,262 ft (689.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 20
CrossesN Fork Forked Deer River
Location3.5 MI SE JCT SR3 & SR211
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates35.99853, -89.34216
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,262 ft (689.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,181 (2021)
Projected traffic22,690 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over N Fork Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over N Fork Forked Deer River 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 N Fork Forked Deer River carry?

About 14,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over N Fork Forked Deer River?

The structure is 2,262 ft (689.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over N Fork Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.