NFA 2174
Carrying NFA 2174 over ROCKY BRANCH
.5 MI FROM US 127, Bledsoe, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2174
The NFA 2174 bridge in Bledsoe, Tennessee carries NFA 2174 over ROCKY BRANCH. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 122 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 6/9. 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 2174 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 122 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04021740007
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 2174 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 2174 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 2174?
NFA 2174 in Bledsoe, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA 2174 inspected?
NFA 2174'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 122 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2174 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 2174?
NFA 2174 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2174?
NFA 2174 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NFA 2174 and does age affect safety?
NFA 2174 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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.
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