FAP 22 over Piney Creek
PoorHenderson County, Tennessee · .1 MI S of Strlling RD · Structure no. 39SR0220003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,993
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 22 over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 22 over Piney Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,993 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 22 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is FAP 22 over Piney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 22 over Piney Creek carry?
About 7,993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 22 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 22 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.