US Bridges

Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow

Poor

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · Near Halls · Structure no. 49F00110005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 821 (sa 4930)
CrossesOverflow
LocationNear Halls
RouteCounty Highway 821
Coordinates35.88082, -89.35405
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$757,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.