FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 22

Carrying FAP 22 over DRY CREEK

2.87 MI.N. MCNAIRY CO.LN., Chester, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 22

The FAP 22 bridge in Chester, Tennessee carries FAP 22 over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 26.1 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,887 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAP 22 compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
127
Bridges in Chester · 5 in Poor condition
FAP 22 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
6.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
26.1 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,887 vehicles/day
Structure Number
12SR0220001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 22 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAP 22 against other structures in Chester and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 22?

FAP 22 in Chester, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 22 inspected?

FAP 22's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,887 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 22 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAP 22?

FAP 22 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 22?

FAP 22 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 22 and does age affect safety?

FAP 22 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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