US Bridges

FAP 15 over Overflow

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · .7 M E of I65 · Structure no. 28SR0150062

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Overflow in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,365 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesOverflow
Location.7 M E of I65
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.19012, -86.85901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,230 (2021)
Projected traffic8,365 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Overflow carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Overflow?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.