FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 125

Carrying FAP 125 over BRANCH

.1 MI.S.OF BOLIVAR, Hardeman, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 125

The FAP 125 bridge in Hardeman, Tennessee carries FAP 125 over BRANCH. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 52.1 meters (171 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,351 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 39.9 metric tons.

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

How FAP 125 compares

▲ 10.4
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Tennessee bridges
223
Bridges in Hardeman · 6 in Poor condition
FAP 125 39.9 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.5

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
52.1 m (171 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,351 vehicles/day
Structure Number
35SR1250033

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 125 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 FAP 125 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 FAP 125?

FAP 125 in Hardeman, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 125 inspected?

FAP 125'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 4,351 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 125 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 FAP 125?

FAP 125 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 125?

FAP 125 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 125 and does age affect safety?

FAP 125 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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