US Bridges

FAS 22 over SR 3

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0030039

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,172
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 22 over SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 22 over SR 3 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 4,172 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,928 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 22
CrossesSR 3
LocationNear Union City
RouteState Highway 22
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44339, -89.01225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,172 (2021)
Projected traffic6,928 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAS 22 over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 22 over SR 3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 22 over SR 3 carry?

About 4,172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 22 over SR 3?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 22 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.