US Bridges

FAS 234 over Overflow

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · South of Ramer · Structure no. 55S80860009

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 234 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 234 over Overflow in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 234
CrossesOverflow
LocationSouth of Ramer
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates35.06027, -88.62569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2021)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

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 234 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 234 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 234 over Overflow carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 234 over Overflow?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 234 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.