US Bridges

FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR100 · Structure no. 39SR0220001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 MI S of SR100
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51011, -88.38077
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,725 (2021)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$394,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.