US Bridges

FAP 34 Rl over Lick Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · Near Mosheim · Structure no. 30SR0340007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
487 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,074
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 Rl over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 Rl over Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15,074 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,118 by 2042. The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 34 Rl
CrossesLick Creek
LocationNear Mosheim
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.19748, -82.99719
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length487 ft (148.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,074 (2021)
Projected traffic24,118 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 Rl over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 Rl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 Rl over Lick Creek carry?

About 15,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 Rl over Lick Creek?

The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 Rl over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.