US Bridges

FAS 230 over Overflow

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · .3 M S of Spann RD · Structure no. 43S62220009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 230 over Overflow in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,608 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 230
CrossesOverflow
Location.3 M S of Spann RD
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates36.00055, -87.73023
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,109 (2021)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 230 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 230 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 230 over Overflow carry?

About 1,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 230 over Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.