US Bridges

FAS 54 over Overflow

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · Near Owl City · Structure no. 38SR0540013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 54 over Overflow in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 54
CrossesOverflow
LocationNear Owl City
RouteState Highway 54
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71389, -89.21364
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2021)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 54 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 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 FAS 54 over Overflow carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Overflow?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.