US Bridges

FAS 348 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.1 M SW of Cocke CO LN · Structure no. 30S24900001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 348 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 348 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 348
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.1 M SW of Cocke CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15159, -83.13561
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2021)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 348 over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 348 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 348 over Lick Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 348 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 348 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.