US Bridges

FAS 197 over Overflow

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · .5 Mile Se.Of Pinson · Structure no. 57S81880021

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 197 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 197 over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 197
CrossesOverflow
Location.5 Mile Se.Of Pinson
RouteState Highway 197
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49503, -88.71514
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2021)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2041
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 197 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 197 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 197 over Overflow carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 197 over Overflow?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 197 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.