NFA 2400 841834C
Carrying NFA 2400 841834C over SOUTHERN RAILWAY
W OFF US27-N OF HELENWOOD, Scott, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2400 841834C
The NFA 2400 841834C bridge in Scott, Tennessee carries NFA 2400 841834C over SOUTHERN RAILWAY. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 769 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 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFA 2400 841834C 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
- 1937
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 30.2 m (99 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 769 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 76S26330001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
NFA 2400 841834C is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NFA 2400 841834C against other structures in Scott 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 2400 841834C?
NFA 2400 841834C in Scott, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA 2400 841834C inspected?
NFA 2400 841834C'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 769 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2400 841834C is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NFA 2400 841834C?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NFA 2400 841834C.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2400 841834C?
NFA 2400 841834C is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NFA 2400 841834C and does age affect safety?
NFA 2400 841834C was built in 1937, making it 89 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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