US Bridges

Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow

Poor

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · Near Halls · Structure no. 49F00110011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2 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 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa 821 (sa 4930)
CrossesOverflow
LocationNear Halls
RouteCounty Highway 821
Coordinates35.88063, -89.34783
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 above top of footing
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 Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 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 closed18 mi (29 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 121 ft (36.9 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.