US Bridges

FAP 5 over Overflow

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.S.Of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0050015

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Overflow in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,048 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 5
CrossesOverflow
Location1.2 Mi.S.Of Union City
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates36.39208, -89.06128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2021)
Projected traffic6,048 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 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 FAP 5 over Overflow carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.