US Bridges

FAP 22 over North Fork Obion Rv

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0220031

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,524 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
9,378
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over North Fork Obion Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over North Fork Obion Rv in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 9,378 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,448 by 2041. The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesNorth Fork Obion Rv
LocationNear Union City
RouteState Highway 22
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40369, -88.98389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,524 ft (464.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,378 (2021)
Projected traffic14,448 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over North Fork Obion Rv built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over North Fork Obion Rv 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 North Fork Obion Rv carry?

About 9,378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over North Fork Obion Rv?

The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over North Fork Obion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.