FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 1757 (SA 0317)

Carrying NFA 1757 (SA 0317) over MATHENY BRANCH

4.3 MI NE JCT SR69A&HENRY, Benton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 1757 (SA 0317)

The NFA 1757 (SA 0317) bridge in Benton, Tennessee carries NFA 1757 (SA 0317) over MATHENY BRANCH. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 168 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

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

How NFA 1757 (SA 0317) compares

▼ 8.8
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Tennessee bridges
147
Bridges in Benton · 2 in Poor condition
NFA 1757 (SA 0317) 20.7 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
168 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03S81740003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 1757 (SA 0317) 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 1757 (SA 0317) against other structures in Benton 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 1757 (SA 0317)?

NFA 1757 (SA 0317) in Benton, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 1757 (SA 0317) inspected?

NFA 1757 (SA 0317)'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 168 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 1757 (SA 0317) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA 1757 (SA 0317)?

NFA 1757 (SA 0317) has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 1757 (SA 0317)?

NFA 1757 (SA 0317) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 1757 (SA 0317) and does age affect safety?

NFA 1757 (SA 0317) was built in 1958, making it 68 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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