US Bridges

FAP 20 over Overflow

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI SE JCT SR3 & SR211 · Structure no. 23SR0200037

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
392 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Overflow in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,181 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,384 by 2040. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 20
CrossesOverflow
Location3.9 MI SE JCT SR3 & SR211
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates35.98936, -89.34264
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,181 (2021)
Projected traffic22,384 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 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 FAP 20 over Overflow carry?

About 14,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Overflow?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.