US Bridges

FAP 22 over Ditch

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 7.79 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln. · Structure no. 12SR0220007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 22 over Ditch 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 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 4,981 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,918 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 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
CrossesDitch
Location7.79 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49267, -88.37767
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,981 (2021)
Projected traffic6,918 by 2042
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$259,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is FAP 22 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Ditch carry?

About 4,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.