US Bridges

Nfa A309 over Lick Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.4 M SW of Jearoldstown · Structure no. 300A3090001

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A309 over Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A309 over Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A309
CrossesLick Creek
Location3.4 M SW of Jearoldstown
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34598, -82.75516
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$313,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A309 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A309 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 A309 over Lick Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A309 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A309 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.