US Bridges

Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Overflow

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · .2 MI JCT of SR 1 · Structure no. 57S82060003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,294
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A980 (sa 5710)
CrossesOverflow
Location.2 MI JCT of SR 1
RouteCity Street 980
Coordinates35.61642, -88.85422
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,294 (2021)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A980 (sa 5710) 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 A980 (sa 5710) over Overflow carry?

About 2,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.