US Bridges

FAS 297 over Lick Fork Creek

Good

Campbell County, Tennessee · .9 M FR Southern RR · Structure no. 07S23450007

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 297 over Lick Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 297 over Lick Fork Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,838 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 297
CrossesLick Fork Creek
Location.9 M FR Southern RR
RouteState Highway 297
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4648, -84.28191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2021)
Projected traffic1,838 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 297 over Lick Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 297 over Lick Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 297 over Lick Fork Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 297 over Lick Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 297 over Lick Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.