US Bridges

FAS 88 over Overflow

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI FR Crockett CO LN · Structure no. 49SR0880069

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
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 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 88
CrossesOverflow
Location0.3 MI FR Crockett CO LN
RouteState Highway 88
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81861, -89.36097
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2021)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 1985, making it 40 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 1,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over Overflow?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.