US Bridges

SR 242 over Holley Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Tennessee · .16 Mi.North of Iron City · Structure no. 50S62030001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 242 over Holley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 242 over Holley Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 242
CrossesHolley Creek
Location.16 Mi.North of Iron City
RouteState Highway 242
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0319, -87.58092
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic376 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$148,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 242 over Holley Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 242 over Holley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 242 over Holley Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 242 over Holley Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 242 over Holley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.