US Bridges

FAP 7 over Overflow

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.9 Mi.Nw.Of Elkton · Structure no. 28SR0070015

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,416
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 7 over Overflow in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,416 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,112 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesOverflow
Location4.9 Mi.Nw.Of Elkton
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11878, -86.97245
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,416 (2021)
Projected traffic6,112 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 7 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Overflow carry?

About 4,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Overflow?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.