US Bridges

FAP 28 over Lick Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.N.Of Bledsoe Co. · Structure no. 18SR0280003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 28 over Lick Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,851 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesLick Creek
Location3 Mi.N.Of Bledsoe Co.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8105, -85.02047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,032 (2021)
Projected traffic4,851 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.