US Bridges

SR222 over Ditch

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 38S81140003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR222 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR222 over Ditch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 908 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long.

CarriesSR222
CrossesDitch
Location1 MI N of I-40
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates35.40837, -89.41212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2021)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR222 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR222 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR222 over Ditch carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR222 over Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns SR222 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.