US Bridges

Nfa B087 over Lick Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SW JCT SR25&TROUSD · Structure no. 830B0880001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B087 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa B087 over Lick Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa B087
CrossesLick Creek
Location3.2 MI SW JCT SR25&TROUSD
RouteCounty Highway 0B087
Coordinates36.38887, -86.32782
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B087 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B087 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B087 over Lick Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B087 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B087 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.