US Bridges

FAS 348 over Lick Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .4 M S of Skinner Cross R · Structure no. 30S24900007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 348 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 348 over Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 348
CrossesLick Creek
Location.4 M S of Skinner Cross R
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1773, -83.073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2021)
Projected traffic976 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 348 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 348 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 348 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.