NFA 840 (SA 2411)
Carrying NFA 840 (SA 2411) over BIG MUDDY CREEK
4.8 MI W JCT SR15&HARDEMA, Fayette, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA 840 (SA 2411)
The NFA 840 (SA 2411) bridge in Fayette, Tennessee carries NFA 840 (SA 2411) over BIG MUDDY CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 660 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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 840 (SA 2411) compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 660 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 24015530005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
NFA 840 (SA 2411) 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 840 (SA 2411) against other structures in Fayette 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 840 (SA 2411)?
NFA 840 (SA 2411) in Fayette, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA 840 (SA 2411) inspected?
NFA 840 (SA 2411)'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 660 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 840 (SA 2411) 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 840 (SA 2411)?
NFA 840 (SA 2411) has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 840 (SA 2411)?
NFA 840 (SA 2411) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NFA 840 (SA 2411) and does age affect safety?
NFA 840 (SA 2411) was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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.
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