US Bridges

Artillery Road over Saline Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI W/W Perimeter RD · Structure no. DAPFORCAT0BR026

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Artillery Road over Saline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Artillery Road over Saline Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArtillery Road
CrossesSaline Creek
Location0.1 MI W/W Perimeter RD
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.63464, -87.78375
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Artillery Road over Saline Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artillery Road over Saline 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 Artillery Road over Saline Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Artillery Road over Saline Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Artillery Road over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the Army.