FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 293

Carrying FAS 293 over SPRING CREEK

1.8 MI E OF PUTNAM CO LN, Overton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 293

The FAS 293 bridge in Overton, Tennessee carries FAS 293 over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.8 meters (216 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 956 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

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

How FAS 293 compares

▼ 2.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Tennessee bridges
78
Bridges in Overton · 3 in Poor condition
FAS 293 26.9 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.8
Serviceability /30
17.1
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
65.8 m (216 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
956 vehicles/day
Structure Number
67F00150001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 293 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 FAS 293 against other structures in Overton 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 FAS 293?

FAS 293 in Overton, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 293 inspected?

FAS 293'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 956 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 293 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 FAS 293?

FAS 293 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 293?

FAS 293 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 293 and does age affect safety?

FAS 293 was built in 1995, making it 31 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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