FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 2517 (SA 3005)

Carrying NFA 2517 (SA 3005) over MUD CREEK

2.5 M NE OF SR70-SR351 JC, Greene, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2517 (SA 3005)

The NFA 2517 (SA 3005) bridge in Greene, Tennessee carries NFA 2517 (SA 3005) over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 861 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.7 metric tons.

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

How NFA 2517 (SA 3005) compares

▼ 19.8
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Tennessee bridges
306
Bridges in Greene · 5 in Poor condition
NFA 2517 (SA 3005) 9.7 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.8
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
861 vehicles/day
Structure Number
30025170001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), 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 2517 (SA 3005) 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 2517 (SA 3005) against other structures in Greene 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 2517 (SA 3005)?

NFA 2517 (SA 3005) in Greene, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 2517 (SA 3005) inspected?

NFA 2517 (SA 3005)'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 861 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2517 (SA 3005) 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 2517 (SA 3005)?

NFA 2517 (SA 3005) has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2517 (SA 3005)?

NFA 2517 (SA 3005) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 2517 (SA 3005) and does age affect safety?

NFA 2517 (SA 3005) was built in 1950, making it 76 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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