US Bridges

East End Road over Little West Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of Mabry RD · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000034

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
338 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

East End Road over Little West Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East End Road over Little West Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast End Road
CrossesLittle West Fork Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Mabry RD
Coordinates36.61051, -87.4698
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length338 ft (103.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 East End Road over Little West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is East End Road 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 East End Road over Little West Fork Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is East End Road over Little West Fork Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East End Road over Little West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Army.