FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 963 (SA 4119)

Carrying NFA 963 (SA 4119) over DOG CREEK

.1 M SOUTH PRIMM SPRINGS, Hickman, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 963 (SA 4119)

The NFA 963 (SA 4119) bridge in Hickman, Tennessee carries NFA 963 (SA 4119) over DOG CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 61.0 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 386 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 30.6 metric tons.

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

How NFA 963 (SA 4119) compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Tennessee bridges
332
Bridges in Hickman · 17 in Poor condition
NFA 963 (SA 4119) 30.6 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.2
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
61.0 m (200 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
386 vehicles/day
Structure Number
41S61760011

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 963 (SA 4119) 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 963 (SA 4119) against other structures in Hickman 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 963 (SA 4119)?

NFA 963 (SA 4119) in Hickman, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 963 (SA 4119) inspected?

NFA 963 (SA 4119)'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 386 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 963 (SA 4119) 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 963 (SA 4119)?

NFA 963 (SA 4119) has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 963 (SA 4119)?

NFA 963 (SA 4119) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 963 (SA 4119) and does age affect safety?

NFA 963 (SA 4119) was built in 1963, making it 63 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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