FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A235

Carrying NFA A235 over LITTLE MARROWBONE CREEK

2.15 M. W. GERMANTOWN, Davidson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A235

The NFA A235 bridge in Davidson, Tennessee carries NFA A235 over LITTLE MARROWBONE CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 740 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 16.2 metric tons.

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

How NFA A235 compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Tennessee bridges
836
Bridges in Davidson · 26 in Poor condition
NFA A235 16.2 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
740 vehicles/day
Structure Number
190A2350003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A235 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 A235 against other structures in Davidson 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 A235?

NFA A235 in Davidson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A235 inspected?

NFA A235'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 740 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A235 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 A235?

NFA A235 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A235?

NFA A235 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A235 and does age affect safety?

NFA A235 was built in 1935, making it 91 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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