US Bridges

FAS 77 over Overflow

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 3.6 Miles South of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0770007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 77 over Overflow in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 77
CrossesOverflow
Location3.6 Miles South of Paris
RouteState Highway 77
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22786, -88.30736
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2021)
Projected traffic3,456 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 77 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 77 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 77 over Overflow carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 77 over Overflow?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 77 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.