US Bridges

FAP 100 over Overflow

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.W.Of Hatchie River · Structure no. 35SR1000007

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 100 over Overflow in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,202 by 2041. The structure is 370 ft (112.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAP 100
CrossesOverflow
Location.9 Mi.W.Of Hatchie River
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates35.34194, -89.03083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2021)
Projected traffic3,202 by 2041
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$917,000 (2021 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. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAP 100 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 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 370 ft (112.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.