US Bridges

FAP 15 over Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .2 Mile East of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0150005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
370 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Overflow in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,053 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesOverflow
Location.2 Mile East of Bolivar
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.25439, -88.97444
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.9 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 traffic5,658 (2021)
Projected traffic9,053 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 15 over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Overflow carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Overflow?

The structure is 370 ft (112.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.