US Bridges

FAP 22 over Brier Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.S.Of Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0224001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over Brier Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,279 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,992 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesBrier Creek
Location1 Mi.S.Of Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.98778, -88.42056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,279 (2021)
Projected traffic6,992 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 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 Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Brier 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 Brier Creek carry?

About 4,279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.