FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA E004 350223F

Carrying NFA E004 350223F over CSX RAILROAD

IN NASHVILLE, Davidson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA E004 350223F

The NFA E004 350223F bridge in Davidson, Tennessee carries NFA E004 350223F over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,020 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How NFA E004 350223F compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Tennessee bridges
836
Bridges in Davidson · 26 in Poor condition
NFA E004 350223F 24.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.5
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1917
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
5,020 vehicles/day
Structure Number
190D4800001

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

NFA E004 350223F 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 E004 350223F 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 E004 350223F?

NFA E004 350223F in Davidson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA E004 350223F inspected?

NFA E004 350223F'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 5,020 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA E004 350223F 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 E004 350223F?

NFA E004 350223F has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA E004 350223F?

NFA E004 350223F is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is NFA E004 350223F and does age affect safety?

NFA E004 350223F was built in 1917, making it 109 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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