US Bridges

FAP 22 over Snake Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.N.Of Shiloh Park · Structure no. 36SR0220001

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Snake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 22 over Snake Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 2,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,098 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.7 Mi.N.Of Shiloh Park
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18019, -88.32675
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,561 (2021)
Projected traffic4,098 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Snake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Snake Creek carry?

About 2,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.