US Bridges

Nfa A434 over Overflow

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1 MI from SR 53 · Structure no. 160A4340003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A434 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A434 over Overflow in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A434
CrossesOverflow
Location1 MI from SR 53
RouteCounty Highway 434
Coordinates35.58375, -86.08489
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A434 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A434 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A434 over Overflow carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A434 over Overflow?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A434 over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.