FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 823 (SA 4928)

Carrying NFA 823 (SA 4928) over SUMROW CREEK

W. OF CROCKETT CO., Lauderdale, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 823 (SA 4928)

The NFA 823 (SA 4928) bridge in Lauderdale, Tennessee carries NFA 823 (SA 4928) over SUMROW CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 388 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 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA 823 (SA 4928) compares

▼ 8.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Tennessee bridges
258
Bridges in Lauderdale · 17 in Poor condition
NFA 823 (SA 4928) 21.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.1
Serviceability /30
27.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.4 m (103 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
388 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49S82160003

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

NFA 823 (SA 4928) 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 823 (SA 4928) against other structures in Lauderdale 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 823 (SA 4928)?

NFA 823 (SA 4928) in Lauderdale, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 823 (SA 4928) inspected?

NFA 823 (SA 4928)'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 388 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 823 (SA 4928) 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 823 (SA 4928)?

NFA 823 (SA 4928) has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 823 (SA 4928)?

NFA 823 (SA 4928) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 823 (SA 4928) and does age affect safety?

NFA 823 (SA 4928) was built in 1991, making it 35 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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