US Bridges

Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch

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Overton County, Tennessee · .2 MI East of SR 136 · Structure no. 670A0080001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A008 (sa 6709)
CrossesLick Branch
Location.2 MI East of SR 136
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3847, -85.4545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A008 (sa 6709) over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.