US Bridges

FAS 438 over Lick Creek

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · 8.0 M NE JCT SR20&SR50 · Structure no. 68F02390005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 438 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 438 over Lick Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 438
CrossesLick Creek
Location8.0 M NE JCT SR20&SR50
RouteState Highway 438
Coordinates35.68265, -87.9451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2021)
Projected traffic856 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 438 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 438 over Lick Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 438 over Lick Creek carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 438 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 438 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.