US Bridges

FAP 22 over Middletons Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 3.91 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln. · Structure no. 12SR0220005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Middletons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 22 over Middletons Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, 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 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 3,887 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,386 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesMiddletons Creek
Location3.91 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43672, -88.37192
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Middletons Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 22 over Middletons 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Middletons Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 22 over Middletons Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Middletons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.