NFA A261
Carrying NFA A261 over NFA A261 / I840
3.7 MI JCT SR10&SR266, Rutherford, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA A261
The NFA A261 bridge in Rutherford, Tennessee carries NFA A261 over NFA A261 / I840. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 36,764 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFA A261 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36,764 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 75SR8400043
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A261 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 A261 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 A261?
NFA A261 in Rutherford, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA A261 inspected?
NFA A261'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 36,764 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A261 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NFA A261?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NFA A261.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A261?
Ownership is not specified for NFA A261 in the NBI.
How old is NFA A261 and does age affect safety?
NFA A261 was built in 1995, making it 31 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.
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