US Bridges

Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 5.6 M NW JCT SR3&SR208 · Structure no. 490A0810003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Overflow in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A081 (sa 4916)
CrossesOverflow
Location5.6 M NW JCT SR3&SR208
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82997, -89.60622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A081 (sa 4916) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Overflow carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Overflow?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.