US Bridges

FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · At Dyer CO LN · Structure no. 49E00500029

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,567 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,586 by 2042. The structure is 1,567 ft (477.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS 210
CrossesS Fork Forked Deer River
LocationAt Dyer CO LN
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates35.92591, -89.38997
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,567 ft (477.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2021)
Projected traffic2,586 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River 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 FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River?

The structure is 1,567 ft (477.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 210 over S Fork Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.