US Bridges

FAP 22 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mile East of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR0220015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over 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 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 6,181 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,144 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 Mile East of Dresden
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27089, -88.66302
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,181 (2021)
Projected traffic10,144 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 22 over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 22 over Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.