US Bridges

FAS 89 over Overflow

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · .48 Mile East of Kenton · Structure no. 66S80080007

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,222
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 89 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 89 over Overflow in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 89
CrossesOverflow
Location.48 Mile East of Kenton
RouteState Highway 89
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20433, -89.00577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (2021)
Projected traffic2,080 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$746,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 89 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 89 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 89 over Overflow carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 89 over Overflow?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 89 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.