US Bridges

FAS 22 over Overflow

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · 6.41 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 8164 · Structure no. 12SR0222011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 22 over Overflow in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesFAS 22
CrossesOverflow
Location6.41 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 8164
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.45922, -88.51472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2021)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 22 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22 over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 22 over Overflow carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 22 over Overflow?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.