US Bridges

Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 0.3 Miles North of Morris · Structure no. AFTNANZY03101

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
530 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir is a concrete tee beam carrying Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2040. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArnold Center Road
CrossesWoods Reservoir
Location0.3 Miles North of Morris
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29756, -86.09667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Center Road over Woods Reservoir?

It is owned by the Air Force.