US Bridges

FAP 100 over Overflow

Poor

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 6.4 Mi.E.Of Whiteville · Structure no. 35SR1000005

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 100 over Overflow in Hardeman 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 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.

It carries about 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAP 100
CrossesOverflow
Location6.4 Mi.E.Of Whiteville
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates35.34061, -89.03536
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 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 traffic1,944 (2021)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$257,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Overflow built?

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

What condition is FAP 100 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 100 over Overflow carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Overflow?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.