US Bridges

FAP 1 over Overflow

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1 M S of SR079 · Structure no. 38SR0010021

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Overflow in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 101 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesOverflow
Location1 M S of SR079
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50992, -89.35839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2021)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAP 1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Overflow carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Overflow?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.