US Bridges

FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Michie City Limts · Structure no. 55SR0220003

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,315 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
LocationIn Michie City Limts
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.08292, -88.38325
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2021)
Projected traffic2,315 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.