US Bridges

FAU 22 over Branch

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 9.64M SW JCT SR22&SR22A · Structure no. 39SR0222007

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 22 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 22 over Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,863 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,056 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAU 22
CrossesBranch
Location9.64M SW JCT SR22&SR22A
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.62122, -88.41989
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,863 (2021)
Projected traffic5,056 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 FAU 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 22 over Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 22 over Branch carry?

About 2,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 22 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.