FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A903

Carrying NFA A903 over NORTH FORK ROCK CREEK

.5 MI FROM SR 16, Coffee, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A903

The NFA A903 bridge in Coffee, Tennessee carries NFA A903 over NORTH FORK ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.9 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,780 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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 A903 compares

▼ 11.4
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Tennessee bridges
217
Bridges in Coffee · 15 in Poor condition
NFA A903 18.1 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
11.6
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
24.9 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,780 vehicles/day
Structure Number
160A5560001

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

NFA A903 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NFA A903 against other structures in Coffee 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 A903?

NFA A903 in Coffee, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A903 inspected?

NFA A903'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 1,780 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A903 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA A903?

NFA A903 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A903?

NFA A903 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A903 and does age affect safety?

NFA A903 was built in 1972, making it 54 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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