US Bridges

Nfa A196V over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI NE JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 240A1960001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A196V over Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A196V over Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A196V
CrossesOverflow
Location4.6 MI NE JCT SR57&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates35.08789, -89.32181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A196V over Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A196V 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A196V over Overflow carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A196V over Overflow?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A196V over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.