US Bridges

West End RD over Little West Fork Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 556-519 · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000035

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

West End RD over Little West Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West End RD over Little West Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWest End RD
CrossesLittle West Fork Creek
Location556-519
Coordinates36.61312, -87.49591
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 West End RD over Little West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West End 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 West End RD over Little West Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is West End RD over Little West Fork Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West End RD over Little West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Army.