US Bridges

Nfa A164 over Lick Creek

PoorPosted for load

McNairy County, Tennessee · 6 MI W of SR22 · Structure no. 550A1640001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A164 over Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A164 over Lick Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A164
CrossesLick Creek
Location6 MI W of SR22
RouteCounty Highway 1624
Coordinates35.308, -88.4398
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A164 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A164 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A164 over Lick Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A164 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A164 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.