US Bridges

Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Overflow

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI W of Ramer · Structure no. 55S80860001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
446
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Overflow in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 876 (sa 5511)
CrossesOverflow
Location0.9 MI W of Ramer
RouteCounty Highway 876
Coordinates35.0793, -88.63184
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 876 (sa 5511) over Overflow built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 876 (sa 5511) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Overflow carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Overflow?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.