FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA D771

Carrying NFA D771 over ROCK CREEK

.5 MI WEST OF US 27, Hamilton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA D771

The NFA D771 bridge in Hamilton, Tennessee carries NFA D771 over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 729 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How NFA D771 compares

▲ 1.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Tennessee bridges
464
Bridges in Hamilton · 23 in Poor condition
NFA D771 30.8 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.5 m (146 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
729 vehicles/day
Structure Number
330D7710001

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.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA D771 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 D771 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 D771?

NFA D771 in Hamilton, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA D771 inspected?

NFA D771'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 729 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA D771 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 D771?

NFA D771 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA D771?

NFA D771 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA D771 and does age affect safety?

NFA D771 was built in 1955, making it 71 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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