US Bridges

FAS 196 over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · .4 MI S of Gallaway · Structure no. 24S81090023

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 196 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 196 over Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 196
CrossesOverflow
Location.4 MI S of Gallaway
RouteState Highway 196
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30906, -89.61669
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2021)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$433,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 196 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 196 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 FAS 196 over Overflow carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 196 over Overflow?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 196 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.