FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 957 (SA 2219)

Carrying NFA 957 (SA 2219) over BARREN FORK CREEK

0.85 M. NW.S.CORNER OF CO, Dickson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 957 (SA 2219)

The NFA 957 (SA 2219) bridge in Dickson, Tennessee carries NFA 957 (SA 2219) over BARREN FORK CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 34.9 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,420 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 957 (SA 2219) compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Tennessee bridges
243
Bridges in Dickson · 10 in Poor condition
NFA 957 (SA 2219) 16.2 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
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
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
34.9 m (115 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,420 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22S61480009

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 957 (SA 2219) 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 957 (SA 2219) 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 957 (SA 2219)?

NFA 957 (SA 2219) in Dickson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 957 (SA 2219) inspected?

NFA 957 (SA 2219)'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 1,420 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 957 (SA 2219) 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 957 (SA 2219)?

NFA 957 (SA 2219) has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 957 (SA 2219)?

NFA 957 (SA 2219) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 957 (SA 2219) and does age affect safety?

NFA 957 (SA 2219) was built in 1949, making it 77 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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