FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 1134 (SA 0405)

Carrying NFA 1134 (SA 0405) over KEEDY LOVE BRANCH

2 MI EAST OF US 127, Bledsoe, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 1134 (SA 0405)

The NFA 1134 (SA 0405) bridge in Bledsoe, Tennessee carries NFA 1134 (SA 0405) over KEEDY LOVE BRANCH. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 484 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA 1134 (SA 0405) compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Tennessee bridges
83
Bridges in Bledsoe · 1 in Poor condition
NFA 1134 (SA 0405) 22.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.7
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
484 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04011340009

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 1134 (SA 0405) 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 1134 (SA 0405) against other structures in Bledsoe 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 1134 (SA 0405)?

NFA 1134 (SA 0405) in Bledsoe, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 1134 (SA 0405) inspected?

NFA 1134 (SA 0405)'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 484 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 1134 (SA 0405) 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 1134 (SA 0405)?

NFA 1134 (SA 0405) has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 1134 (SA 0405)?

NFA 1134 (SA 0405) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 1134 (SA 0405) and does age affect safety?

NFA 1134 (SA 0405) was built in 1963, making it 63 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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