NFA E521 730841F
Carrying NFA E521 730841F over SOUTHERN RAILWAY
.5 M NE OF US25W-SR61 JCT, Anderson, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA E521 730841F
The NFA E521 730841F bridge in Anderson, Tennessee carries NFA E521 730841F over SOUTHERN RAILWAY. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 72.5 meters (238 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,336 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFA E521 730841F compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 72.5 m (238 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,336 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 010A2100001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA E521 730841F 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 NFA E521 730841F against other structures in Anderson 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 NFA E521 730841F?
NFA E521 730841F in Anderson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA E521 730841F inspected?
NFA E521 730841F'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 2,336 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA E521 730841F 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 NFA E521 730841F?
NFA E521 730841F has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA E521 730841F?
NFA E521 730841F is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NFA E521 730841F and does age affect safety?
NFA E521 730841F was built in 1990, making it 36 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.
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