US Bridges

FAP 59 over Overflow

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 2.5 North West of Mason · Structure no. 84SR0590025

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,762
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 59 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 59 over Overflow in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,192 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesFAP 59
CrossesOverflow
Location2.5 North West of Mason
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates35.45019, -89.56286
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,762 (2021)
Projected traffic6,192 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 59 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 59 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 59 over Overflow carry?

About 4,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 59 over Overflow?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 59 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.