FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSX RR 347589R

Carrying CSX RR 347589R over TOPSIDE RD. / CSX RR

W OFF US129-N OF CO. LINE, Knox, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSX RR 347589R

The CSX RR 347589R bridge in Knox, Tennessee carries CSX RR 347589R over TOPSIDE RD. / CSX RR. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.2 meters (129 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 560 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.

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

How CSX RR 347589R compares

▲ 1.0
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Tennessee bridges
588
Bridges in Knox · 3 in Poor condition
CSX RR 347589R 30.5 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.1
Serviceability /30
13.8
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.2 m (129 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
560 vehicles/day
Structure Number
470B5220001

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 (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSX RR 347589R 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 CSX RR 347589R against other structures in Knox 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 CSX RR 347589R?

CSX RR 347589R in Knox, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSX RR 347589R inspected?

CSX RR 347589R'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 560 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSX RR 347589R 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 CSX RR 347589R?

CSX RR 347589R has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSX RR 347589R?

CSX RR 347589R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CSX RR 347589R and does age affect safety?

CSX RR 347589R was built in 1990, making it 36 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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