US Bridges

FAS 188 over Overflow

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · .36 Mi.W.Of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 17S80290013

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 188 over Overflow in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 188
CrossesOverflow
Location.36 Mi.W.Of Gibson Co.
RouteState Highway 188
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95967, -89.14214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2021)
Projected traffic717 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 188 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188 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 188 over Overflow carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 188 over Overflow?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 188 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.