FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 186

Carrying FAP 186 over SR 186/FAU 3049-VANN DR

IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, Madison, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: FAP 186

The FAP 186 bridge in Madison, Tennessee carries FAP 186 over SR 186/FAU 3049-VANN DR. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 11,085 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How FAP 186 compares

418
Bridges in Madison · 15 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
11,085 vehicles/day
Structure Number
57SR1860001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 186 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 FAP 186 against other structures in Madison 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 FAP 186?

FAP 186 in Madison, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 186 inspected?

FAP 186'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 11,085 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 186 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAP 186?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FAP 186.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 186?

Ownership is not specified for FAP 186 in the NBI.

How old is FAP 186 and does age affect safety?

FAP 186 was built in 1997, making it 29 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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