US Bridges

FAS 312 over Overflow

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.44 Mi. E of SR-58 Jct. · Structure no. 33S43080001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,086
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 312 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 312 over Overflow in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5,086 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,336 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 312
CrossesOverflow
Location1.44 Mi. E of SR-58 Jct.
RouteState Highway 312
Coordinates35.17712, -85.03799
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,086 (2021)
Projected traffic8,336 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$212,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 312 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 312 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 312 over Overflow carry?

About 5,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 312 over Overflow?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 312 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.