US Bridges

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI SW JCT SR1&SR152 · Structure no. 57015810019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 872 (sa 5733)
CrossesOverflow
Location3.4 MI SW JCT SR1&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.757, -88.73981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2021)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.