US Bridges

FAS 216 over Overflow

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.East of Rives · Structure no. 66S80090013

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 216 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 216 over Overflow in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 216
CrossesOverflow
Location1.5 Mi.East of Rives
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates36.35039, -89.0285
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2021)
Projected traffic1,778 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 216 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 216 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 216 over Overflow carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 216 over Overflow?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 216 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.