US Bridges

Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over Lick Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.7 M E of SR172-S of I81 · Structure no. 30025830001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 years old, older 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2583 (sa 3027)
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.7 M E of SR172-S of I81
RouteCounty Highway 2583
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32217, -82.78727
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over Lick Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.