FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A120

Carrying NFA A120 over CANEY CREEK

EAST OF SR28, Pickett, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A120

The NFA A120 bridge in Pickett, Tennessee carries NFA A120 over CANEY CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How NFA A120 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Tennessee bridges
30
Bridges in Pickett · 1 in Poor condition
NFA A120 26.2 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
690A1200001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A120 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 A120 against other structures in Pickett 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 A120?

NFA A120 in Pickett, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A120 inspected?

NFA A120'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A120 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 A120?

NFA A120 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A120?

NFA A120 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A120 and does age affect safety?

NFA A120 was built in 1983, making it 43 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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