US Bridges

FAP 22 over Coley Branch

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3 Miles N.W.Of Gleason · Structure no. 92SR0220011

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Coley Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 22 over Coley Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,181 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,144 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesColey Branch
Location3 Miles N.W.Of Gleason
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates36.25753, -88.64536
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,181 (2021)
Projected traffic10,144 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Coley Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Coley Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Coley Branch carry?

About 6,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Coley Branch?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Coley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.