US Bridges

FAP 22 over Cane Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · In the City of Martin · Structure no. 92SR0220061

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Cane Creek 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 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 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,624 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 22
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn the City of Martin
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates36.36403, -88.83728
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Cane Creek 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 Cane Creek carry?

About 6,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.