US Bridges

Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Lick Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · Mt Carmel Rd-S of I81 · Structure no. 300A0820001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A082 (sa 3020)
CrossesLick Creek
LocationMt Carmel Rd-S of I81
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2364, -82.94775
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A082 (sa 3020) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A082 (sa 3020) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Lick Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.