US Bridges

FAS 19 over Overflow

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.35 Mi. W of Rossiger RD · Structure no. 49SR0190001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 19 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 19 over Overflow in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAS 19
CrossesOverflow
Location0.35 Mi. W of Rossiger RD
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates35.76469, -89.7675
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 19 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 19 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 19 over Overflow carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 19 over Overflow?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 19 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.