US Bridges

FAS 22 over Mill Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI S of Mulling RD · Structure no. 39SR0222001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 22 over Mill Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 22
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Mulling RD
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.54417, -88.47697
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 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 FAS 22 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22 over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 22 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 22 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.