US Bridges

Mcnair Road over Little West Fork Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S Mabry/Mcnair RD · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000036

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Mcnair Road over Little West Fork Creek is a other arch - deck carrying Mcnair Road over Little West Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcnair Road
CrossesLittle West Fork Creek
Location0.5 MI S Mabry/Mcnair RD
Coordinates36.6132, -87.49701
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mcnair Road over Little West Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Mcnair 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 Mcnair Road over Little West Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Mcnair Road over Little West Fork Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnair Road over Little West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Army.