FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 4365

Carrying FAU 4365 over BRANCH

IN OAK RIDGE E- OF SR 62, Anderson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 4365

The FAU 4365 bridge in Anderson, Tennessee carries FAU 4365 over BRANCH. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,304 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.

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

How FAU 4365 compares

▲ 3.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Tennessee bridges
175
Bridges in Anderson · 6 in Poor condition
FAU 4365 33.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
20.8
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,304 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010B0480001

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

FAU 4365 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAU 4365 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 FAU 4365?

FAU 4365 in Anderson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 4365 inspected?

FAU 4365'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 1,304 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 4365 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 4365?

FAU 4365 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 4365?

FAU 4365 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 4365 and does age affect safety?

FAU 4365 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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