US Bridges

FAS 142 over Lick Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.S.Of Shiloh Ntl.Park · Structure no. 36SR1420003

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 142 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 142 over Lick Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,096 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 142
CrossesLick Creek
Location2 Mi.S.Of Shiloh Ntl.Park
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08981, -88.35297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2021)
Projected traffic3,096 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 142 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 142 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 FAS 142 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 142 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 142 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.