US Bridges

Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of Bethel Springs · Structure no. 55016780003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1678 (sa 5516)
CrossesOverflow
Location1 MI E of Bethel Springs
RouteCounty Highway 1678
Coordinates35.23892, -88.58836
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic813 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1678 (sa 5516) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.