US Bridges

I155 over Overflow

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2.2 M E JCT I155&SR181 · Structure no. 23I01550005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
447 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I155 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I155 over Overflow in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,952 by 2042. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI155
CrossesOverflow
Location2.2 M E JCT I155&SR181
RouteInterstate 155
Coordinates36.08531, -89.5508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,456 (2021)
Projected traffic17,952 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I155 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I155 over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I155 over Overflow carry?

About 11,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I155 over Overflow?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I155 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.