US Bridges

Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 0.9 Miles West of Base En · Structure no. AFTNANZY02650

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,235
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 4,235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,082 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWattendorf Mem HWY
CrossesRowland Creek
Location0.9 Miles West of Base En
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35817, -86.06836
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,235 (2020)
Projected traffic5,082 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland 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 Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland Creek carry?

About 4,235 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wattendorf Mem HWY over Rowland Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.