NFA A359 730175T
Carrying NFA A359 730175T over NORFOLK / SOU RAILWAY
3 M SW OF CHURCH HILL, Hawkins, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA A359 730175T
The NFA A359 730175T bridge in Hawkins, Tennessee carries NFA A359 730175T over NORFOLK / SOU RAILWAY. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.5 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,423 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 29.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFA A359 730175T compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.5 m (159 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,423 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 370A3590001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A359 730175T 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 A359 730175T against other structures in Hawkins 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 A359 730175T?
NFA A359 730175T in Hawkins, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA A359 730175T inspected?
NFA A359 730175T'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 1,423 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A359 730175T 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 A359 730175T?
NFA A359 730175T has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A359 730175T?
NFA A359 730175T is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NFA A359 730175T and does age affect safety?
NFA A359 730175T was built in 1962, making it 64 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.
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