FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 1211 (SA 2504)

Carrying NFA 1211 (SA 2504) over N. PRONG CLEAR FK CREEK

6 MI EAST OF US127, Fentress, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 1211 (SA 2504)

The NFA 1211 (SA 2504) bridge in Fentress, Tennessee carries NFA 1211 (SA 2504) over N. PRONG CLEAR FK CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 61.0 meters (200 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 13.3 metric tons.

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

How NFA 1211 (SA 2504) compares

▼ 16.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Tennessee bridges
55
Bridges in Fentress · 9 in Poor condition
NFA 1211 (SA 2504) 13.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
61.0 m (200 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
660 vehicles/day
Structure Number
25S44500001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 1211 (SA 2504) 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 1211 (SA 2504) against other structures in Fentress 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 1211 (SA 2504)?

NFA 1211 (SA 2504) in Fentress, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 1211 (SA 2504) inspected?

NFA 1211 (SA 2504)'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 1211 (SA 2504) 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 1211 (SA 2504)?

NFA 1211 (SA 2504) has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 1211 (SA 2504)?

NFA 1211 (SA 2504) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 1211 (SA 2504) and does age affect safety?

NFA 1211 (SA 2504) was built in 1964, making it 62 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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