US Bridges

FAP 22 over Dry Creek

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · 2.87 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln. · Structure no. 12SR0220001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 22 over Dry Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,887 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,386 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.87 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.42186, -88.36997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,887 (2021)
Projected traffic6,386 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FAP 22 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.