FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A799

Carrying NFA A799 over WHITEHORN CREEK

IN BULLS GAP, Hawkins, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A799

The NFA A799 bridge in Hawkins, Tennessee carries NFA A799 over WHITEHORN CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA A799 compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
190
Bridges in Hawkins · 14 in Poor condition
NFA A799 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
370A7990001

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A799 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 A799 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 A799?

NFA A799 in Hawkins, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A799 inspected?

NFA A799'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A799 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA A799?

NFA A799 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A799?

NFA A799 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A799 and does age affect safety?

NFA A799 was built in 1990, making it 36 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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