SR 242 over Holley Creek
Lawrence County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 242 over Holley Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 303 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 96 of the 211 inventoried bridges in Lawrence County rated fair (45.5%); 4 (1.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 142 ft |
| Location | .16 Mi.north of Iron City |
| NBI structure number | 50S62030001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lawrence County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 6 over Shoal Creek | 1935 | 16,379 | Fair |
| Fap 6 over Little Shoal Creek | 1994 | 13,904 | Fair |
| Fap 6 over Crossfield Branch | 1996 | 13,904 | Fair |
| Fap 6 over Branch | 1994 | 13,704 | Good |
| Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek | 1994 | 12,745 | Good |
| Fap 6 over South Buffalo River | 1998 | 11,280 | Fair |
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