US Bridges

Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · E Off SR34-NW of Mosheim · Structure no. 30013460001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,788
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,788 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,109 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 1346 (sa 3019)
CrossesLick Creek
LocationE Off SR34-NW of Mosheim
RouteCounty Highway 1346
Coordinates36.20262, -82.99551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,788 (2021)
Projected traffic6,109 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1346 (sa 3019) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.