US Bridges

FAP 22 over Boaz Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 5 Miles Se.Of Gleason · Structure no. 92SR0220031

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Boaz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 22 over Boaz Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 6,149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,776 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesBoaz Creek
Location5 Miles Se.Of Gleason
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates36.17419, -88.53492
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,149 (2021)
Projected traffic9,776 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 Boaz Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Boaz 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Boaz Creek carry?

About 6,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Boaz Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Boaz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.