US Bridges

FAP 22 over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · In the City of Martin · Structure no. 92SR0220053

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,356
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Little Cypress Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9,356 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
LocationIn the City of Martin
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36886, -88.90728
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,356 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$706,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Little Cypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 9,356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.