US Bridges

FAP 22 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · In the City of Martin · Structure no. 92SR0220059

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,466
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 1987, so it is 38 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 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,624 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Martin
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34561, -88.81702
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,466 (2021)
Projected traffic10,624 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$911,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 6,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.