US Bridges

Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Campbell County, Tennessee · E Off SR9-4 M S of SR90 · Structure no. 07024740003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 2474 (sa 0714)
CrossesLick Creek
LocationE Off SR9-4 M S of SR90
RouteCounty Highway 2474
Coordinates36.50053, -84.07526
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2021)
Projected traffic658 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2474 (sa 0714) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.