FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 319 841992C

Carrying FAU 319 841992C over SOUTHERN RAILWAY

0.84 MI. E OF SR-153 JCT., Hamilton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 319 841992C

The FAU 319 841992C bridge in Hamilton, Tennessee carries FAU 319 841992C over SOUTHERN RAILWAY. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 48.2 meters (158 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,012 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 23.3 metric tons.

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

How FAU 319 841992C compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Tennessee bridges
464
Bridges in Hamilton · 23 in Poor condition
FAU 319 841992C 23.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
8.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
48.2 m (158 ft)
Deck Width
23.2 m (76 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,012 vehicles/day
Structure Number
33S43060009

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 319 841992C 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 FAU 319 841992C 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 FAU 319 841992C?

FAU 319 841992C in Hamilton, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 319 841992C inspected?

FAU 319 841992C'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 27,012 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 319 841992C 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 FAU 319 841992C?

FAU 319 841992C has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 319 841992C?

FAU 319 841992C is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 319 841992C and does age affect safety?

FAU 319 841992C was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

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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