US Bridges

FAU 209 over Hyde Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.08 Mi. S of SR-19 Jct. · Structure no. 49E00200003

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,653
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 209 over Hyde Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 209 over Hyde Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6,653 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,923 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 209
CrossesHyde Creek
Location0.08 Mi. S of SR-19 Jct.
RouteState Highway 209
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72403, -89.54652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,653 (2021)
Projected traffic8,923 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 209 over Hyde Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 209 over Hyde 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 209 over Hyde Creek carry?

About 6,653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 209 over Hyde Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 209 over Hyde Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.