US Bridges

FAU 104 over Jones Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.4 M E JCT SR104 &SR211 · Structure no. 23SR1040003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,564
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 104 over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 104 over Jones Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,555 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 104
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.4 M E JCT SR104 &SR211
RouteState Highway 104
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02703, -89.36266
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,564 (2021)
Projected traffic8,555 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$115,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 104 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 104 over Jones 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 FAU 104 over Jones Creek carry?

About 5,564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 104 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 104 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.