US Bridges

FAS 218 over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of Paris · Structure no. 40SR2180003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,855
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 218 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 218 over Overflow in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,768 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 218
CrossesOverflow
Location3 MI E of Paris
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30183, -88.26266
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,855 (2021)
Projected traffic7,768 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 218 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 218 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 218 over Overflow carry?

About 4,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 218 over Overflow?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 218 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.