Palmyra Road over Piney Fork Creek
FairMontgomery County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI SW Mabry/Palmyra · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000027
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Palmyra Road over Piney Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Palmyra Road over Piney 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmyra Road over Piney Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmyra Road over Piney 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 Palmyra Road over Piney Fork Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Palmyra Road over Piney Fork Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Palmyra Road over Piney Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Army.