US Bridges

FAS 445 over Overflow

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 5.3 MI NE JCT SR5&SR105 · Structure no. 27S80080003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 445 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 445 over Overflow in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesFAS 445
CrossesOverflow
Location5.3 MI NE JCT SR5&SR105
RouteState Highway 445
Coordinates36.18325, -88.92143
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic515 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 445 over Overflow built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 445 over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 445 over Overflow carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 445 over Overflow?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 445 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.