FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A684

Carrying NFA A684 over LITTLE SPRING CREEK

6 M. NW. LORETTO, Lawrence, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A684

The NFA A684 bridge in Lawrence, Tennessee carries NFA A684 over LITTLE SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.9 metric tons.

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

How NFA A684 compares

▼ 1.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Tennessee bridges
211
Bridges in Lawrence · 4 in Poor condition
NFA A684 27.9 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.9
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
500A6840001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A684 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 NFA A684 against other structures in Lawrence 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 A684?

NFA A684 in Lawrence, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A684 inspected?

NFA A684'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 90 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A684 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA A684?

NFA A684 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A684?

NFA A684 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A684 and does age affect safety?

NFA A684 was built in 1993, making it 33 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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