US Bridges

FAS 188 over Overflow

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 11 MI W of Trenton · Structure no. 27S80290001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 188 over Overflow in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 188
CrossesOverflow
Location11 MI W of Trenton
RouteState Highway 188
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96366, -89.136
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2021)
Projected traffic717 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 188 over Overflow built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188 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 188 over Overflow carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 188 over Overflow?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 188 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.