US Bridges

FAP 22 over Mud Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.N.Of Henderson Co. · Structure no. 09SR0220001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,228
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over Mud Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,365 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesMud Creek
Location.4 Mi.N.Of Henderson Co.
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.82745, -88.38953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,228 (2021)
Projected traffic8,365 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 22 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Mud Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Mud Creek carry?

About 5,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.