US Bridges

FAS 306 over Lick Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.East of Bradley Co. · Structure no. 61011870003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 306 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 306 over Lick Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,166 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 306
CrossesLick Creek
Location.5 Mi.East of Bradley Co.
RouteState Highway 306
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35069, -84.88307
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2021)
Projected traffic3,166 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 306 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 306 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 306 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 306 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 306 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.