FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 84

Carrying FAP 84 over CAVE SPRINGS BRANCH

.9 MI.N.OF MONTEREY, Putnam, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 84

The FAP 84 bridge in Putnam, Tennessee carries FAP 84 over CAVE SPRINGS BRANCH. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,871 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 53.1 metric tons.

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

How FAP 84 compares

▲ 23.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Tennessee bridges
167
Bridges in Putnam · 3 in Poor condition
FAP 84 53.1 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
3.2
Special reductions
−3.5

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
53.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,871 vehicles/day
Structure Number
71SR0840005

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 84 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 84 against other structures in Putnam 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 84?

FAP 84 in Putnam, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 84 inspected?

FAP 84'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 2,871 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 84 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 FAP 84?

FAP 84 has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 84?

FAP 84 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 84 and does age affect safety?

FAP 84 was built in 1940, making it 86 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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