US Bridges

FAU 211 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · .2 M SW JCT SR3&SR211 · Structure no. 23SR2110001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 211 over Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 211 over Lewis Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,358 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 211
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.2 M SW JCT SR3&SR211
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05053, -89.36647
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2021)
Projected traffic7,358 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 211 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 211 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 FAU 211 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 211 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 211 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.