FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 1

Carrying FAS 1 over FALL CREEK

5 MI.NW. OF ROANE CO., Cumberland, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 1

The FAS 1 bridge in Cumberland, Tennessee carries FAS 1 over FALL CREEK. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1954, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,039 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.

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

How FAS 1 compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Tennessee bridges
137
Bridges in Cumberland · 22 in Poor condition
FAS 1 25.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.8
Serviceability /30
12.9
Essentiality /15
7.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Last Reconstructed
1954
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
26.8 m (88 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,039 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18SR0010011

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

FAS 1 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 FAS 1 against other structures in Cumberland 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 FAS 1?

FAS 1 in Cumberland, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 1 inspected?

FAS 1'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 2,039 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 1 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 FAS 1?

FAS 1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 1?

FAS 1 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 1 and does age affect safety?

FAS 1 was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1954.

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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