US Bridges

FAS 22 over Little White Oak Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 2.97 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln. · Structure no. 12SR0222007

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22 over Little White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 22 over Little White Oak Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 22
CrossesLittle White Oak Creek
Location2.97 Mi.N. Mcnairy Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.38625, -88.4202
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2021)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 22 over Little White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22 over Little White Oak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 22 over Little White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 22 over Little White Oak Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22 over Little White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.