US Bridges

FAP 5 over Overflow

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050025

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
44,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 44,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,814 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesOverflow
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59825, -88.81375
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,043 (2021)
Projected traffic61,814 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAP 5 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 FAP 5 over Overflow carry?

About 44,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Overflow?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.