US Bridges

FAP 22 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0220034

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over Drainage Canal 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 5,733 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,808 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 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
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationNear Union City
RouteState Highway 22
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40572, -88.99596
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,733 (2021)
Projected traffic9,808 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is FAP 22 over Drainage Canal 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 Drainage Canal carry?

About 5,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.