US Bridges

FAS 118 over Overflow

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.N.Of Latham · Structure no. 92SR1180013

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
727
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 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 118
CrossesOverflow
Location.1 Mi.N.Of Latham
RouteState Highway 118
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43106, -88.71381
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2021)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2020 estimate)
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 727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 118 over Overflow?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 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.