US Bridges

FAP 22 over Harris Fork Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 5 M S of Obion River · Structure no. 66SR0220039

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,336
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Harris Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over Harris Fork Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,336 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesHarris Fork Creek
Location5 M S of Obion River
RouteState Highway 22
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40931, -88.99411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,336 (2021)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 Harris Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Harris Fork 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 Harris Fork Creek carry?

About 4,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Harris Fork Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Harris Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.