US Bridges

FAS 9 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Tennessee · 2.1 M of CSX RR · Structure no. 07SR0090009

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over Lick Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 9
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.1 M of CSX RR
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4835, -84.07712
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2021)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 FAS 9 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAS 9 over Lick Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 9 over Lick Creek carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 9 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.