US Bridges

FAP 22 over Indian Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · .055 Mi.N.Of Samburg · Structure no. 66SR0220021

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 22 over Indian 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.055 Mi.N.Of Samburg
RouteState Highway 22
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38608, -89.34333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2021)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 Indian 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 Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.