US Bridges

Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 525-452 · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000021

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 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 6 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 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenterline Road
CrossesFletchers Fork CR
Location525-452
Coordinates36.55172, -87.53087
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR 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 Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR carry?

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

How long is Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Centerline Road over Fletchers Fork CR?

It is owned by the Army.