FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 1 350902U

Carrying FAP 1 350902U over CSX RAILROAD

.6 MI.E.OF CARROLL COUNTY, Benton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 1 350902U

The FAP 1 350902U bridge in Benton, Tennessee carries FAP 1 350902U over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 90.8 meters (298 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,761 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How FAP 1 350902U compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Tennessee bridges
147
Bridges in Benton · 2 in Poor condition
FAP 1 350902U 24.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.7

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
90.8 m (298 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,761 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03SR0010003

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, 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 FAP 1 350902U 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 FAP 1 350902U 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 FAP 1 350902U?

FAP 1 350902U in Benton, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 1 350902U inspected?

FAP 1 350902U'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 5,761 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 1 350902U 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 FAP 1 350902U?

FAP 1 350902U has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 1 350902U?

FAP 1 350902U is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 1 350902U and does age affect safety?

FAP 1 350902U was built in 1950, making it 76 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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