FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA C034

Carrying NFA C034 over BRANCH

4.4 M E CANNON CO LINE, Rutherford, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA C034

The NFA C034 bridge in Rutherford, Tennessee carries NFA C034 over BRANCH. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 670 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

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

How NFA C034 compares

▼ 8.8
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Tennessee bridges
428
Bridges in Rutherford · 18 in Poor condition
NFA C034 20.7 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
670 vehicles/day
Structure Number
75SR0010027

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA C034 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 C034 against other structures in Rutherford 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 C034?

NFA C034 in Rutherford, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA C034 inspected?

NFA C034'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 670 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA C034 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 C034?

NFA C034 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA C034?

NFA C034 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA C034 and does age affect safety?

NFA C034 was built in 1924, making it 102 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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