US Bridges

Nfa A127 over Overflow

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.0 MI SE JCT SR76&SR195 · Structure no. 240A1270001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A127 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A127 over Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A127
CrossesOverflow
Location3.0 MI SE JCT SR76&SR195
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates35.194, -89.3095
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$112,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A127 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A127 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A127 over Overflow carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A127 over Overflow?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A127 over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.