US Bridges

Nfa B085 over Lick Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SW JCT SR25&TROUSD · Structure no. 830B0850001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B085 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa B085 over Lick Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B085
CrossesLick Creek
Location3.2 MI SW JCT SR25&TROUSD
RouteCounty Highway 0B085
Coordinates36.39555, -86.31808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B085 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B085 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B085 over Lick Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B085 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B085 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.