US Bridges

FAP 1 over Overflow

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · In Bruceton · Structure no. 09SR0010037

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,624
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Overflow in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,624 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,998 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesOverflow
LocationIn Bruceton
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03769, -88.2348
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,624 (2021)
Projected traffic8,998 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Overflow carry?

About 5,624 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Overflow?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.