US Bridges

FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 MI JCT SR20 & SR114 · Structure no. 39I00400013

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,222
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40 in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,272 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesSR-22 / I-40
Location2 MI JCT SR20 & SR114
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.78889, -88.39139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,222 (2021)
Projected traffic12,272 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40 carry?

About 7,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over SR-22 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.