US Bridges

Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) over Lick Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 5.5 MI NW JCT I40&SR141 · Structure no. 80F00030001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) over Lick Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1069 (sa 8005)
CrossesLick Creek
Location5.5 MI NW JCT I40&SR141
RouteCounty Highway 1069
Coordinates36.22275, -86.10377
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2021)
Projected traffic902 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) over Lick Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1069 (sa 8005) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.