FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 2309 (SA 7003)

Carrying NFA 2309 (SA 7003) over OCOEE RIVER

3.1 MI SW JCT SR33&SR314, Polk, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2309 (SA 7003)

The NFA 2309 (SA 7003) bridge in Polk, Tennessee carries NFA 2309 (SA 7003) over OCOEE RIVER. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 143.6 meters (471 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 459 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA 2309 (SA 7003) compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
140
Bridges in Polk · 10 in Poor condition
NFA 2309 (SA 7003) 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
143.6 m (471 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
459 vehicles/day
Structure Number
70023090001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 2309 (SA 7003) 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 2309 (SA 7003) against other structures in Polk 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 2309 (SA 7003)?

NFA 2309 (SA 7003) in Polk, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 2309 (SA 7003) inspected?

NFA 2309 (SA 7003)'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 459 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2309 (SA 7003) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA 2309 (SA 7003)?

NFA 2309 (SA 7003) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2309 (SA 7003)?

NFA 2309 (SA 7003) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 2309 (SA 7003) and does age affect safety?

NFA 2309 (SA 7003) 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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