FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A065

Carrying NFA A065 over MOUNTAIN CREEK

IN CITY OF CHATTANOOGA, Hamilton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A065

The NFA A065 bridge in Hamilton, Tennessee carries NFA A065 over MOUNTAIN CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.8 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 790 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 28.8 metric tons.

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

How NFA A065 compares

▼ 0.7
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Tennessee bridges
464
Bridges in Hamilton · 23 in Poor condition
NFA A065 28.8 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
3.8
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
28.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.8 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
790 vehicles/day
Structure Number
330A0650001

How to read this record

NFA A065 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 A065 against other structures in Hamilton 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 A065?

NFA A065 in Hamilton, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A065 inspected?

NFA A065'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 790 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A065 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 A065?

NFA A065 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A065?

NFA A065 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A065 and does age affect safety?

NFA A065 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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