US Bridges

FAS 88 over Overflow

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI W of Porter Gap RD · Structure no. 49SR0880021

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 88 over Overflow in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 88
CrossesOverflow
Location4.3 MI W of Porter Gap RD
RouteState Highway 88
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91961, -89.57097
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 88 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 88 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 88 over Overflow carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over Overflow?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.