FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 230

Carrying FAS 230 over DUCK RIVER

1.2 MI.SE.OF LITTLELOT, Hickman, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 230

The FAS 230 bridge in Hickman, Tennessee carries FAS 230 over DUCK RIVER. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 267.6 meters (878 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 731 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, 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 14.6 metric tons.

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

How FAS 230 compares

▼ 14.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Tennessee bridges
332
Bridges in Hickman · 17 in Poor condition
FAS 230 14.6 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.6
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
267.6 m (878 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
731 vehicles/day
Structure Number
41S61770001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, 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 FAS 230 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 FAS 230 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 FAS 230?

FAS 230 in Hickman, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 230 inspected?

FAS 230'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 731 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 230 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 FAS 230?

FAS 230 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 230?

FAS 230 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 230 and does age affect safety?

FAS 230 was built in 1956, making it 70 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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