US Bridges

Nfa 882 (sa 3908) over Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · .1 MI N of Chester CO LN · Structure no. 39S80600001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 882 (sa 3908) over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 882 (sa 3908) over Overflow in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 882 (sa 3908)
CrossesOverflow
Location.1 MI N of Chester CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 882
Coordinates35.59019, -88.57486
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 882 (sa 3908) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 882 (sa 3908) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 882 (sa 3908) over Overflow carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 882 (sa 3908) over Overflow?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 882 (sa 3908) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.