US Bridges

FAU 87 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · Near Jct. of SR-209 · Structure no. 49S80460003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 87 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 87 over Drainage Ditch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 87
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationNear Jct. of SR-209
RouteState Highway 87
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67236, -89.57269
Functional classUrban 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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2021)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 87 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 87 over Drainage Ditch 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 87 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 87 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 87 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.