US Bridges

FAS 1 over Overflow

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0010016

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
315 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1 over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 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 5 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 10,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesOverflow
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61869, -88.87139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,030 (2021)
Projected traffic16,048 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAS 1 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 1 over Overflow carry?

About 10,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Overflow?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.