FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A162

Carrying NFA A162 over NORTH FORK DEER RIVER

0.5 MI N OF HARDEMAN CO., Henderson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A162

The NFA A162 bridge in Henderson, Tennessee carries NFA A162 over NORTH FORK DEER RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.1 metric tons.

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

How NFA A162 compares

▼ 21.4
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Tennessee bridges
207
Bridges in Henderson · 7 in Poor condition
NFA A162 8.1 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
8.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
390A1620003

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 NFA A162 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 A162 against other structures in Henderson 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 A162?

NFA A162 in Henderson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A162 inspected?

NFA A162'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A162 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 A162?

NFA A162 has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A162?

NFA A162 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A162 and does age affect safety?

NFA A162 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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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