FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 2007 (SA 0206)

Carrying NFA 2007 (SA 0206) over NORTH FORK CREEK

2 M. S. UNIONVILLE., Bedford, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2007 (SA 0206)

The NFA 2007 (SA 0206) bridge in Bedford, Tennessee carries NFA 2007 (SA 0206) over NORTH FORK CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,152 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 2007 (SA 0206) compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
294
Bridges in Bedford · 8 in Poor condition
NFA 2007 (SA 0206) 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,152 vehicles/day
Structure Number
02020070001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 2007 (SA 0206) 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 2007 (SA 0206) against other structures in Bedford 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 2007 (SA 0206)?

NFA 2007 (SA 0206) in Bedford, Tennessee has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 2007 (SA 0206) inspected?

NFA 2007 (SA 0206)'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 1,152 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2007 (SA 0206) 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 2007 (SA 0206)?

NFA 2007 (SA 0206) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2007 (SA 0206)?

NFA 2007 (SA 0206) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 2007 (SA 0206) and does age affect safety?

NFA 2007 (SA 0206) was built in 1984, making it 42 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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