FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 0A639

Carrying NFA 0A639 over TRACE CREEK

MCBRIDE LN., Humphreys, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 0A639

The NFA 0A639 bridge in Humphreys, Tennessee carries NFA 0A639 over TRACE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How NFA 0A639 compares

250
Bridges in Humphreys · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
13.1 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
5.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
430A6390001

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

NFA 0A639 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 0A639 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 0A639?

NFA 0A639 in Humphreys, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 0A639 inspected?

NFA 0A639'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 0A639 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 0A639?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for NFA 0A639.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 0A639?

NFA 0A639 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 0A639 and does age affect safety?

NFA 0A639 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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