US Bridges

FAP 22 over Butler Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 2.4 Mi.S.Of Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0220012

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

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Butler Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Butler Branch 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 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 5,583 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,496 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesButler Branch
Location2.4 Mi.S.Of Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 22
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92925, -88.40459
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,583 (2021)
Projected traffic8,496 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Butler Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 22 over Butler Branch 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 Butler Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 22 over Butler Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Butler Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.