US Bridges

FAP 160 over Overflow

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .1 M SE of Cocke CO LN · Structure no. 32SR1600001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
372 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 160 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 160 over Overflow in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,232 by 2040. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 160
CrossesOverflow
Location.1 M SE of Cocke CO LN
RouteState Highway 160
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12837, -83.17755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2021)
Projected traffic5,232 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 160 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 160 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 160 over Overflow carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAP 160 over Overflow?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 160 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.