US Bridges

Nfa A265 over Round Lick Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI West of Smith Co. · Structure no. 950A2650001

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A265 over Round Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A265 over Round Lick Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 110 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A265
CrossesRound Lick Creek
Location1.2 MI West of Smith Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0A265
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13888, -86.0994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic688 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$316,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A265 over Round Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Nfa A265 over Round 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A265 over Round Lick Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A265 over Round Lick Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A265 over Round Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.