US Bridges

FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek

PoorPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 11 Milesw.Of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0220009

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
585 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,138 by 2041. The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesNorth Reelfoot Creek
Location11 Milesw.Of Union City
RouteState Highway 22
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46378, -89.25333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length585 ft (178.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2021)
Projected traffic3,138 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek?

The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over North Reelfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.