US Bridges

FAS 118 over Overflow

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 7.8 Mi.N.Of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR1180011

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 118 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 118 over Overflow in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAS 118
CrossesOverflow
Location7.8 Mi.N.Of Dresden
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates36.40769, -88.71817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2021)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 118 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 118 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 118 over Overflow carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 118 over Overflow?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 118 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.