FAS 79 over Overflow
FairLake County, Tennessee · West of Cottonwood Grove · Structure no. 48SR0790021
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 764
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 79 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 79 over Overflow in Lake County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 79 over Overflow built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 79 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 79 over Overflow carry?
About 764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 79 over Overflow?
The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 79 over Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.