FAS 172 over Lick Creek
FairGreene County, Tennessee · 3.0 M N of Baileyton · Structure no. 30S24920003
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 172 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 172 over Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,320 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 172 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is FAS 172 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 172 over Lick Creek carry?
About 3,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 172 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 172 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.