FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A189 (SA 4016)

Carrying NFA A189 (SA 4016) over MIDDLE FORK BLOOD RIVER

3 MI. N. OF SR140, Henry, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A189 (SA 4016)

The NFA A189 (SA 4016) bridge in Henry, Tennessee carries NFA A189 (SA 4016) over MIDDLE FORK BLOOD RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 A189 (SA 4016) compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
187
Bridges in Henry · 8 in Poor condition
NFA A189 (SA 4016) 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
400A1890003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A189 (SA 4016) 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 A189 (SA 4016) against other structures in Henry 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 A189 (SA 4016)?

NFA A189 (SA 4016) in Henry, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A189 (SA 4016) inspected?

NFA A189 (SA 4016)'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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A189 (SA 4016) 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 A189 (SA 4016)?

NFA A189 (SA 4016) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A189 (SA 4016)?

NFA A189 (SA 4016) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A189 (SA 4016) and does age affect safety?

NFA A189 (SA 4016) was built in 1965, making it 61 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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