US Bridges

FAS 22 over Ditch

Good

Lake County, Tennessee · S W of Miss. Rv. · Structure no. 48SR0220003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 22 over Ditch in Lake County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAS 22
CrossesDitch
LocationS W of Miss. Rv.
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates36.44383, -89.48672
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22 over Ditch 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 FAS 22 over Ditch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 22 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.