US Bridges

FAP 1 over Overflow

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.72 Mi. E of SR-385 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR0010037

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
236 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 100 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 3,584 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,734 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesOverflow
Location2.72 Mi. E of SR-385 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30645, -89.64347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,584 (2021)
Projected traffic5,734 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAP 1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Overflow carry?

About 3,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Overflow?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.