US Bridges

FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.N.Of Clarksburg · Structure no. 09SR0220005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 5,583 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,933 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.7 Mi.N.Of Clarksburg
RouteState Highway 22
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91178, -88.40166
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,583 (2021)
Projected traffic8,933 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.