US Bridges

FAP 5 over Overflow

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 4.7 Mi.N.Of Kenton · Structure no. 66SR0050003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
508 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over Overflow in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 3,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,536 by 2041. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 5
CrossesOverflow
Location4.7 Mi.N.Of Kenton
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates36.26703, -89.0545
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,114 (2021)
Projected traffic4,536 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 FAP 5 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Overflow carry?

About 3,114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Overflow?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.