US Bridges

FAP 7 over Lick Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 7.23 M SE of SR 100 · Structure no. 41SR0070001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
518 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 7 over Lick Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2042. The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 7
CrossesLick Creek
Location7.23 M SE of SR 100
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.83908, -87.25034
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length518 ft (157.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2021)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 FAP 7 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Lick Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.