US Bridges

FAP 14 over Overflow

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.2 M N of SR204 · Structure no. 79SR0140035

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 14 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 14,715 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,544 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesOverflow
Location3.2 M N of SR204
RouteState Highway 14
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27361, -89.85717
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,715 (2021)
Projected traffic23,544 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Overflow built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over Overflow carry?

About 14,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Overflow?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.