US Bridges

FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad

Good

Lake County, Tennessee · N. of SR22/SR78 JCT · Structure no. 48SR0220005

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad in Lake County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesTenn. Ken. Railroad
LocationN. of SR22/SR78 JCT
RouteState Highway 22
CountyLake County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38588, -89.46755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad 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 FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Tenn. Ken. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.