US Bridges

Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · Hamburg RD East SR 142 · Structure no. 36008970003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 897 (sa 3603)
CrossesLick Creek
LocationHamburg RD East SR 142
RouteCounty Highway 897
Coordinates35.11506, -88.3161
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 897 (sa 3603) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.