FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A912

Carrying NFA A912 over BRANCH

NE OF ELIZABETHTON-S OF91, Carter, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A912

The NFA A912 bridge in Carter, Tennessee carries NFA A912 over BRANCH. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 190 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How NFA A912 compares

▼ 11.4
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Tennessee bridges
195
Bridges in Carter · 24 in Poor condition
NFA A912 18.1 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100A9120001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A912 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 A912 against other structures in Carter 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 A912?

NFA A912 in Carter, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A912 inspected?

NFA A912'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 190 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A912 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 A912?

NFA A912 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A912?

NFA A912 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A912 and does age affect safety?

NFA A912 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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