FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A756

Carrying NFA A756 over RUSSELL CREEK

IN TAZEWELL, Claiborne, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A756

The NFA A756 bridge in Claiborne, Tennessee carries NFA A756 over RUSSELL CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.6 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,812 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 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 26.2 metric tons.

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

How NFA A756 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Tennessee bridges
101
Bridges in Claiborne · 4 in Poor condition
NFA A756 26.2 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.6 m (58 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,812 vehicles/day
Structure Number
13SR0320009

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A756 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 A756 against other structures in Claiborne 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 A756?

NFA A756 in Claiborne, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A756 inspected?

NFA A756'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 3,812 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A756 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 A756?

NFA A756 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A756?

NFA A756 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A756 and does age affect safety?

NFA A756 was built in 1959, making it 67 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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