US Bridges

FAP 15 over Overflow

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mile East of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0150009

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
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 Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 40 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesOverflow
Location1.2 Mile East of Bolivar
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.24672, -88.94466
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FAP 15 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 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 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.