US Bridges

FAS 54 over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.4 Mi.Sw.Of Bradford · Structure no. 27SR0540021

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 54 over Overflow in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,899 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesOverflow
Location3.4 Mi.Sw.Of Bradford
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates36.05416, -88.87664
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2021)
Projected traffic3,899 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 54 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 54 over Overflow carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Overflow?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.