US Bridges

FAS 179 over Overflow

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of Eurekation RD · Structure no. 38S80540005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
988
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 179 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 179 over Overflow in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 988 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 179
CrossesOverflow
Location2 MI S of Eurekation RD
RouteState Highway 179
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42394, -89.20989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2021)
Projected traffic1,555 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 179 over Overflow built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 179 over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 179 over Overflow carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 179 over Overflow?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 179 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.