FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A201

Carrying NFA A201 over BRANCH

1.3 MI S JCT SR33&SR313, Polk, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A201

The NFA A201 bridge in Polk, Tennessee carries NFA A201 over BRANCH. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 270 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.0 metric tons.

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

How NFA A201 compares

▲ 16.5
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Tennessee bridges
140
Bridges in Polk · 10 in Poor condition
NFA A201 46.0 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
270 vehicles/day
Structure Number
700A2010003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A201 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 A201 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 A201?

NFA A201 in Polk, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A201 inspected?

NFA A201'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 270 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A201 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 A201?

NFA A201 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A201?

NFA A201 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A201 and does age affect safety?

NFA A201 was built in 1978, making it 48 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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