US Bridges

FAP 54 over Overflow

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 8.6 Mi.East of Covington · Structure no. 84SR0540013

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
370 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,521
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 54 over Overflow in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,034 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesFAP 54
CrossesOverflow
Location8.6 Mi.East of Covington
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.56592, -89.48922
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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2021)
Projected traffic4,034 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$916,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 54 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 54 over Overflow carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Overflow?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.