US Bridges

Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2 MI South East of SR85 · Structure no. 44020840007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt Lick Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2084 (sa 4403)
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location2 MI South East of SR85
RouteCounty Highway 2084
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33405, -85.79446
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2021)
Projected traffic890 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2084 (sa 4403) over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.