US Bridges

FAS 188 over Overflow

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · Near Eaton · Structure no. 27S80290007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 188 over Overflow in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 188
CrossesOverflow
LocationNear Eaton
RouteState Highway 188
Coordinates35.96617, -89.13284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 1988, making it 37 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 188 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.