US Bridges

FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 10 Mi.Nw.Of Somerville · Structure no. 24I00400033

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40 in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 222
CrossesSR-222 / I-40
Location10 Mi.Nw.Of Somerville
RouteState Highway 222
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39233, -89.41175
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40 carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 222 over SR-222 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.