US Bridges

Nfa 0855 over Overflow

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Parkers Levee Road · Structure no. 92S82210001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 0855 over Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 0855 over Overflow in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 0855
CrossesOverflow
LocationParkers Levee Road
RouteCounty Highway 855
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26585, -88.89417
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 0855 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 0855 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 0855 over Overflow carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 0855 over Overflow?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 0855 over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.