US Bridges

On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch

Poor

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 522-543 · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000025

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOn the Line Road
CrossesNoahs Springs Branch
Location522-543
Coordinates36.63409, -87.53676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch carry?

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

How long is On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns On the Line Road over Noahs Springs Branch?

It is owned by the Army.