FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFSR 126

Carrying NFSR 126 over BALD RIVER

NO DATA ENTERED, Monroe, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 126

The NFSR 126 bridge in Monroe, Tennessee carries NFSR 126 over BALD RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.4 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How NFSR 126 compares

▼ 2.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Tennessee bridges
145
Bridges in Monroe · 6 in Poor condition
NFSR 126 27.2 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080404000001007

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFSR 126 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 NFSR 126 against other structures in Monroe 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 NFSR 126?

NFSR 126 in Monroe, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFSR 126 inspected?

NFSR 126'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 126 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 NFSR 126?

NFSR 126 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 126?

NFSR 126 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFSR 126 and does age affect safety?

NFSR 126 was built in 1935, making it 91 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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