US Bridges

FAP 1 over Overflow

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 845 Mi.Ne.Of Macon · Structure no. 84SR0010007

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,727
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 Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,763 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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
Location845 Mi.Ne.Of Macon
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41947, -89.52036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2021)
Projected traffic2,763 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$461,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Overflow carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Overflow?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.