FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 2025 (SA 2116)

Carrying NFA 2025 (SA 2116) over GOOSE CREEK

1MI SOUTHWEST OF US70, DeKalb, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2025 (SA 2116)

The NFA 2025 (SA 2116) bridge in DeKalb, Tennessee carries NFA 2025 (SA 2116) over GOOSE CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 295 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 22.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA 2025 (SA 2116) compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Tennessee bridges
100
Bridges in DeKalb · 7 in Poor condition
NFA 2025 (SA 2116) 22.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.7
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
295 vehicles/day
Structure Number
21020250003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 2025 (SA 2116) 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 2025 (SA 2116) against other structures in DeKalb 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 2025 (SA 2116)?

NFA 2025 (SA 2116) in DeKalb, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 2025 (SA 2116) inspected?

NFA 2025 (SA 2116)'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 295 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2025 (SA 2116) 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 2025 (SA 2116)?

NFA 2025 (SA 2116) has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2025 (SA 2116)?

NFA 2025 (SA 2116) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 2025 (SA 2116) and does age affect safety?

NFA 2025 (SA 2116) was built in 1984, making it 42 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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