US Bridges

FAS 19 over Overflow

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · In the Ashport Community · Structure no. 49SR0190005

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 19 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 19 over Overflow in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 39 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 170 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAS 19
CrossesOverflow
LocationIn the Ashport Community
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates35.76658, -89.75036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 19 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.