US Bridges

FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.7 Mi.W.Of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0220007

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,506
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 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 3,506 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,216 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location2.7 Mi.W.Of Union City
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates36.44058, -89.12561
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,506 (2021)
Projected traffic5,216 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek 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 FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 3,506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.