US Bridges

Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Overflow

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of Mcnairy Co. · Structure no. 35016150005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Overflow in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1615 (sa 3508)
CrossesOverflow
Location4 MI W of Mcnairy Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1615
Coordinates35.08464, -88.83739
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Overflow carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Overflow?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.