FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFSR 217

Carrying NFSR 217 over NORTH RIVER

NATIONAL FOREST, Monroe, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 217

The NFSR 217 bridge in Monroe, Tennessee carries NFSR 217 over NORTH RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 67 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 29.5 metric tons.

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

How NFSR 217 compares

▼ 0.0
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Tennessee bridges
145
Bridges in Monroe · 6 in Poor condition
NFSR 217 29.5 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.4
Serviceability /30
18.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
67 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080404000003068

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFSR 217 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 217 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 217?

NFSR 217 in Monroe, Tennessee has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFSR 217 inspected?

NFSR 217'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 67 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 217 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 NFSR 217?

NFSR 217 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 217?

NFSR 217 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFSR 217 and does age affect safety?

NFSR 217 was built in 1987, making it 39 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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