US Bridges

Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork Lick Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 5.5 MI SE JCT I40&SR69 · Structure no. 20017410001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork Lick Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1741 (sa 2015)
CrossesNorth Fork Lick Creek
Location5.5 MI SE JCT I40&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 1741
Coordinates35.75964, -88.05991
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2021)
Projected traffic848 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork Lick Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork Lick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1741 (sa 2015) over North Fork Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.