US Bridges

FAP 11 over Overflow

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · In Minor Hill City Limits · Structure no. 28SR0110003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 11 over Overflow in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,416 by 2039. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesFAP 11
CrossesOverflow
LocationIn Minor Hill City Limits
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.01485, -87.1997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2021)
Projected traffic2,416 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 FAP 11 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Overflow carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Overflow?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.