US Bridges

FAS 22A over Branch

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · SR022A · Structure no. 12SR0222019

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22A over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 22A over Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 22A
CrossesBranch
LocationSR022A
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38477, -88.3983
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2021)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAS 22A over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22A over Branch 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 22A over Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 22A over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22A over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.