US Bridges

101st Airborn D RD over Little West Fork Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI S William C Lee RD · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000031

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

101st Airborn D RD over Little West Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 101st Airborn D RD over Little West Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries101st Airborn D RD
CrossesLittle West Fork Creek
Location0.3 MI S William C Lee RD
Coordinates36.60763, -87.44865
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 101st Airborn D RD over Little West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101st Airborn D RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 101st Airborn D RD over Little West Fork Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 101st Airborn D RD over Little West Fork Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 101st Airborn D RD over Little West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Army.