US Bridges

FAS 105 over Lick Creek

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Gibson County, Tennessee · 5.9 Mi.E.Of Rutherford · Structure no. 27SR1050021

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 105 over Lick Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 105
CrossesLick Creek
Location5.9 Mi.E.Of Rutherford
RouteState Highway 105
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11575, -88.88264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2021)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 105 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 105 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 105 over Lick Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 105 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 105 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.