US Bridges

Utsi Road over Rowland Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 1.0 Miles South of Watten · Structure no. AFTNANZY02798

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Utsi Road over Rowland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Utsi Road over Rowland Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 655 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUtsi Road
CrossesRowland Creek
Location1.0 Miles South of Watten
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34108, -86.09322
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2020)
Projected traffic655 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$47,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Utsi Road over Rowland Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utsi Road 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 Utsi Road over Rowland Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Utsi Road over Rowland Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Utsi Road over Rowland Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.