US Bridges

FAU 104 over Lewis Creek Canel

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.3 M E JCT SR104 &SR211 · Structure no. 23SR1040009

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 104 over Lewis Creek Canel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 104 over Lewis Creek Canel in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 86 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 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,427 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 104
CrossesLewis Creek Canel
Location3.3 M E JCT SR104 &SR211
RouteState Highway 104
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02594, -89.32933
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2021)
Projected traffic5,427 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 FAU 104 over Lewis Creek Canel built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FAU 104 over Lewis Creek Canel 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 Lewis Creek Canel carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 104 over Lewis Creek Canel?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 104 over Lewis Creek Canel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.