US Bridges

Nfa B215 over Overflow

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SE JCT SR1&SR20 · Structure no. 570B2150003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B215 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B215 over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa B215
CrossesOverflow
Location4.5 MI SE JCT SR1&SR20
RouteCounty Highway 215
Coordinates35.66325, -88.6692
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 B215 over Overflow built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B215 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B215 over Overflow carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B215 over Overflow?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B215 over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.