US Bridges

FAP 5 over Lick Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Humboldt City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0050005

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,877
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Lick Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 5,877 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,813 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesLick Creek
LocationIn Humboldt City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82925, -88.91534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,877 (2021)
Projected traffic8,813 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Lick Creek carry?

About 5,877 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.