US Bridges

Nfa 2701 over Overflow

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR20 · Structure no. 39S82620001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2701 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2701 over Overflow in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2701
CrossesOverflow
Location2 MI S of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 2701
Coordinates35.60836, -88.21389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic576 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2701 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2701 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 2701 over Overflow carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2701 over Overflow?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2701 over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.