US Bridges

Nfa A253 over Lick Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI N of Watertown · Structure no. 950A2530001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A253 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A253 over Lick Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A253
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Watertown
RouteCounty Highway 0A253
Coordinates36.11284, -86.13932
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A253 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A253 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A253 over Lick Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A253 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A253 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.