US Bridges

FAU 104 over Roellen Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 6 Mi.S.Of Newbern · Structure no. 23SR1040011

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 104 over Roellen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 104 over Roellen Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,427 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU 104
CrossesRoellen Creek
Location6 Mi.S.Of Newbern
RouteState Highway 104
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0238, -89.28436
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 and pedestrian
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 Roellen Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 104 over Roellen 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 Roellen Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 104 over Roellen Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 104 over Roellen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.