FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A547

Carrying NFA A547 over LONG CREEK

LONG CREEK RD, Hamblen, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A547

The NFA A547 bridge in Hamblen, Tennessee carries NFA A547 over LONG CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 31.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA A547 compares

▲ 1.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Tennessee bridges
119
Bridges in Hamblen · 3 in Poor condition
NFA A547 31.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.7
Serviceability /30
16.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
320A5470001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A547 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 A547 against other structures in Hamblen 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 A547?

NFA A547 in Hamblen, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A547 inspected?

NFA A547'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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A547 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 A547?

NFA A547 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A547?

NFA A547 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A547 and does age affect safety?

NFA A547 was built in 1999, making it 27 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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