US Bridges

FAP 22 over SR 22 / SR 431

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0220035

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over SR 22 / SR 431 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over SR 22 / SR 431 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesSR 22 / SR 431
LocationNear Union City
RouteState Highway 22
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40385, -89.00205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over SR 22 / SR 431 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over SR 22 / SR 431 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 SR 22 / SR 431 carry?

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

How long is FAP 22 over SR 22 / SR 431?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over SR 22 / SR 431?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.