US Bridges

FAS 189 over Overflow

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.3 M SE JCT SR20&SR189 · Structure no. 17F00160005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 189 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 189 over Overflow in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 189
CrossesOverflow
Location0.3 M SE JCT SR20&SR189
RouteState Highway 189
Coordinates35.87811, -89.22575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2021)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

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 FAS 189 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 189 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 189 over Overflow carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 189 over Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 189 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.