FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 902 (SA 4020)

Carrying NFA 902 (SA 4020) over BRANCH

1 MI SOUTH OF SR 76, Henry, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 902 (SA 4020)

The NFA 902 (SA 4020) bridge in Henry, Tennessee carries NFA 902 (SA 4020) over BRANCH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 513 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA 902 (SA 4020) compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Tennessee bridges
187
Bridges in Henry · 8 in Poor condition
NFA 902 (SA 4020) 22.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.7
Serviceability /30
26.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
513 vehicles/day
Structure Number
40E00030005

How to read this record

NFA 902 (SA 4020) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NFA 902 (SA 4020) 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 902 (SA 4020)?

NFA 902 (SA 4020) in Henry, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 902 (SA 4020) inspected?

NFA 902 (SA 4020)'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 513 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 902 (SA 4020) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA 902 (SA 4020)?

NFA 902 (SA 4020) has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 902 (SA 4020)?

NFA 902 (SA 4020) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 902 (SA 4020) and does age affect safety?

NFA 902 (SA 4020) was built in 1960, making it 66 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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