US Bridges

Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 0.25 MI E of US41A · Structure no. 94009860001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,362
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,380 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRocky Fork RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.25 MI E of US41A
RouteCity Street 986
Coordinates35.95095, -86.6645
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,362 (2021)
Projected traffic13,380 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Fork RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.