US Bridges

FAP 20 over Overflow

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI SE JCT SR3&211 · Structure no. 23SR0200038

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Overflow in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 14,181 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,331 by 2042. 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&211
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates35.98936, -89.34239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
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 traffic21,331 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 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 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.