FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA B095 730448K

Carrying NFA B095 730448K over SOUTHERN RAILWAY

.5 M.N.JCT.SR129&US411., Blount, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA B095 730448K

The NFA B095 730448K bridge in Blount, Tennessee carries NFA B095 730448K over SOUTHERN RAILWAY. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,843 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

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

How NFA B095 730448K compares

▼ 2.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Tennessee bridges
220
Bridges in Blount · 5 in Poor condition
NFA B095 730448K 26.9 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
5.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
24.7 m (81 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,843 vehicles/day
Structure Number
050B0950003

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA B095 730448K 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 B095 730448K against other structures in Blount 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 B095 730448K?

NFA B095 730448K in Blount, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA B095 730448K inspected?

NFA B095 730448K'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 3,843 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA B095 730448K 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 B095 730448K?

NFA B095 730448K has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA B095 730448K?

NFA B095 730448K is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA B095 730448K and does age affect safety?

NFA B095 730448K was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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