US Bridges

FAS 54 over Overflow

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.South of Mt.Herman · Structure no. 92SR0540007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 54 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 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 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesOverflow
Location.4 Mi.South of Mt.Herman
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates36.19158, -88.76344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2021)
Projected traffic3,104 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 54 over Overflow built?

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

What condition is FAS 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 54 over Overflow carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Overflow?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.