US Bridges

FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 8.5 MI NW Clarksville · Structure no. 63S61170001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,098
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 20,098 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,160 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 977 (sa 6310)
CrossesLittle West Fork Creek
Location8.5 MI NW Clarksville
RouteCity Street 977
Coordinates36.5915, -87.38975
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,098 (2021)
Projected traffic12,160 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork Creek carry?

About 20,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 977 (sa 6310) over Little West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.