US Bridges

Nfa A125 over North Fork Lick Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 5 M. Nw. Linden. · Structure no. 680A1250003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A125 over North Fork Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A125 over North Fork Lick Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa A125
CrossesNorth Fork Lick Creek
Location5 M. Nw. Linden.
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6758, -87.91333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$353,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A125 over North Fork Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A125 over North Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A125 over North Fork Lick Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A125 over North Fork Lick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A125 over North Fork Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.