FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FENCE PATROL ROAD

Carrying FENCE PATROL ROAD over LITTLE WEST FORK CREEK

0.5 MI S MABRY/FENCE PATR, Montgomery, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FENCE PATROL ROAD

The FENCE PATROL ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Tennessee carries FENCE PATROL ROAD over LITTLE WEST FORK CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 17 sections, stretching 200.9 meters (659 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FENCE PATROL ROAD compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Tennessee bridges
187
Bridges in Montgomery · 11 in Poor condition
FENCE PATROL ROAD 32.7 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
17
Structure Length
200.9 m (659 ft)
Deck Width
19.0 m (62 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPFORCAT000037

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FENCE PATROL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FENCE PATROL ROAD against other structures in Montgomery and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FENCE PATROL ROAD?

FENCE PATROL ROAD in Montgomery, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FENCE PATROL ROAD inspected?

FENCE PATROL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FENCE PATROL ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FENCE PATROL ROAD?

FENCE PATROL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FENCE PATROL ROAD?

FENCE PATROL ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is FENCE PATROL ROAD and does age affect safety?

FENCE PATROL ROAD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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