US Bridges

FAP 1 over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · North East of Braden · Structure no. 24SR0010009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 96 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 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesOverflow
LocationNorth East of Braden
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.40333, -89.54667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2021)
Projected traffic7,314 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAP 1 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 FAP 1 over Overflow carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Overflow?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.