US Bridges

FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · In Centerville City Limit · Structure no. 41SR0500011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 3,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAS 50
CrossesOverflow Duck River
LocationIn Centerville City Limit
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.77342, -87.47759
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,281 (2021)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River carry?

About 3,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Overflow Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.