US Bridges

Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over Lick Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · S of I81-W of Jearoldston · Structure no. 30025350001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over Lick Creek in Greene 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 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2535 (sa 3030)
CrossesLick Creek
LocationS of I81-W of Jearoldston
RouteCounty Highway 2535
Coordinates36.34936, -82.7403
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over Lick Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.