US Bridges

Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) over Overflow

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI E of Henderson Co. · Structure no. 20S80640005

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) over Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) over Overflow in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 5577 (sa 2007)
CrossesOverflow
Location1.3 MI E of Henderson Co.
RouteCounty Highway 5577
Coordinates35.74506, -88.15505
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic323 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) over Overflow built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) over Overflow carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) over Overflow?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5577 (sa 2007) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.