FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A276

Carrying NFA A276 over BLUE CREEK

TATEM LN-HUMPHREYS CO., Humphreys, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A276

The NFA A276 bridge in Humphreys, Tennessee carries NFA A276 over BLUE CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.3 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How NFA A276 compares

250
Bridges in Humphreys · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
18.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.3 m (109 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
430A2760001

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

NFA A276 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 A276 against other structures in Humphreys 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 A276?

NFA A276 in Humphreys, Tennessee has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A276 inspected?

NFA A276'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A276 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 A276?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for NFA A276.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A276?

NFA A276 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A276 and does age affect safety?

NFA A276 was built in 1998, making it 28 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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