US Bridges

FAS 223 over Overflow

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI JCT of SR 138 · Structure no. 57S81960013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,013
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 223 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 223 over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 223
CrossesOverflow
Location2.8 MI JCT of SR 138
RouteState Highway 223
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52089, -88.99722
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2021)
Projected traffic1,422 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 223 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 223 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 FAS 223 over Overflow carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 223 over Overflow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 223 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.