US Bridges

Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Overflow

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.0 MI S JCT SR104&SR188 · Structure no. 27S80310009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Overflow in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 854 (sa 2701)
CrossesOverflow
Location3.0 MI S JCT SR104&SR188
RouteCounty Highway 854
Coordinates35.95025, -89.11797
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 854 (sa 2701) 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 Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Overflow carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Overflow?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.