US Bridges

Nfa A060 over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI SW JCT I40&SR69 · Structure no. 200A0600001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A060 over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A060 over Little Lick Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A060
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location5.1 MI SW JCT I40&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77022, -88.12527
Functional classRural Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A060 over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A060 over Little 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 A060 over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A060 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A060 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.