US Bridges

FAS 188 over Overflow

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · At Gibson Co. Line · Structure no. 17S80290019

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 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 2014, so it is 11 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesFAS 188
CrossesOverflow
LocationAt Gibson Co. Line
RouteState Highway 188
Coordinates35.96238, -89.13807
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 188 over Overflow built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 188 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.