FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A237 (SA 2225)

Carrying NFA A237 (SA 2225) over BRANCH (MBSP)

0.14 M. S. SR 1., Dickson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A237 (SA 2225)

The NFA A237 (SA 2225) bridge in Dickson, Tennessee carries NFA A237 (SA 2225) over BRANCH (MBSP). It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,091 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 A237 (SA 2225) compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Tennessee bridges
243
Bridges in Dickson · 10 in Poor condition
NFA A237 (SA 2225) 24.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.2
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
1,091 vehicles/day
Structure Number
220A3400001

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A237 (SA 2225) 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 A237 (SA 2225) against other structures in Dickson 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 A237 (SA 2225)?

NFA A237 (SA 2225) in Dickson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A237 (SA 2225) inspected?

NFA A237 (SA 2225)'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 1,091 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A237 (SA 2225) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA A237 (SA 2225)?

NFA A237 (SA 2225) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A237 (SA 2225)?

NFA A237 (SA 2225) is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is NFA A237 (SA 2225) and does age affect safety?

NFA A237 (SA 2225) was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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