US Bridges

Fence Patrol Road over Little West Fork Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S Mabry/Fence Patr · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000037

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
659 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Fence Patrol Road over Little West Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fence Patrol Road over Little West Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFence Patrol Road
CrossesLittle West Fork Creek
Location0.5 MI S Mabry/Fence Patr
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.61313, -87.49621
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans17
Design loadUnknown
Structure length659 ft (200.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fence Patrol Road over Little West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fence Patrol 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 Fence Patrol Road over Little West Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Fence Patrol Road over Little West Fork Creek?

The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Fence Patrol Road over Little West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Army.