US Bridges

FAP 22 over Morris Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Connecting SR22 and SR431 · Structure no. 92SR0223001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,808
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Morris Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Morris Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,664 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesMorris Branch
LocationConnecting SR22 and SR431
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35591, -88.8864
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,808 (2021)
Projected traffic7,664 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Morris Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Morris 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Morris Branch carry?

About 4,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Morris Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Morris Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.