FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 211

Carrying FAU 211 over N. FORK FORKED DEER RIVE

IN DYERSBURG, Dyer, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 211

The FAU 211 bridge in Dyer, Tennessee carries FAU 211 over N. FORK FORKED DEER RIVE. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 199.6 meters (655 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,963 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAU 211 compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Tennessee bridges
232
Bridges in Dyer · 19 in Poor condition
FAU 211 27.0 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.9
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
4.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
199.6 m (655 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,963 vehicles/day
Structure Number
23SR0030007

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

FAU 211 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAU 211 against other structures in Dyer and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAU 211?

FAU 211 in Dyer, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 211 inspected?

FAU 211's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,963 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 211 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 211?

FAU 211 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 211?

FAU 211 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 211 and does age affect safety?

FAU 211 was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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