US Bridges

FAS 445 over Overflow

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI E of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 92S80080003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 445 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 445 over Overflow in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 445
CrossesOverflow
Location0.1 MI E of Gibson Co.
RouteState Highway 445
Coordinates36.18772, -88.91106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 445 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 445 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 445 over Overflow carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 445 over Overflow?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 445 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.