US Bridges

FAP 22 over Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 5 M S of Obion River · Structure no. 66SR0220047

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesKnox-Daniel RD / SR 22
Location5 M S of Obion River
RouteCounty Highway 1533
Coordinates36.42667, -89.00205
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2021)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22 built?

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

What condition is FAP 22 over Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22 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 Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22 carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Knox-Daniel RD / SR 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.