US Bridges

Nfa A208 over Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SE JCT SR57&SR194 · Structure no. 240A2080001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A208 over Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A208 over Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A208
CrossesOverflow
Location3.2 MI SE JCT SR57&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 208
Coordinates35.04055, -89.48859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A208 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A208 over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A208 over Overflow carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A208 over Overflow?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A208 over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.