FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 1625 (SA 3515)

Carrying NFA 1625 (SA 3515) over GAMBLE CREEK

5 MI NE OF WHITEVILLE, Hardeman, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 1625 (SA 3515)

The NFA 1625 (SA 3515) bridge in Hardeman, Tennessee carries NFA 1625 (SA 3515) over GAMBLE CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 245 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.9 metric tons.

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

How NFA 1625 (SA 3515) compares

▼ 1.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Tennessee bridges
223
Bridges in Hardeman · 6 in Poor condition
NFA 1625 (SA 3515) 27.9 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.9
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
27.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
245 vehicles/day
Structure Number
35016250003

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

NFA 1625 (SA 3515) 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 1625 (SA 3515) against other structures in Hardeman 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 1625 (SA 3515)?

NFA 1625 (SA 3515) in Hardeman, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 1625 (SA 3515) inspected?

NFA 1625 (SA 3515)'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 245 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 1625 (SA 3515) 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 1625 (SA 3515)?

NFA 1625 (SA 3515) has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 1625 (SA 3515)?

NFA 1625 (SA 3515) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 1625 (SA 3515) and does age affect safety?

NFA 1625 (SA 3515) was built in 1975, making it 51 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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