FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 811 (SA 7904)

Carrying FAU 811 (SA 7904) over WOLF RIVER

3.8 MI. NORTH OF SR-57, Shelby, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 811 (SA 7904)

The FAU 811 (SA 7904) bridge in Shelby, Tennessee carries FAU 811 (SA 7904) over WOLF RIVER. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 225.6 meters (740 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,134 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

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

How FAU 811 (SA 7904) compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Tennessee bridges
1,077
Bridges in Shelby · 37 in Poor condition
FAU 811 (SA 7904) 22.0 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
225.6 m (740 ft)
Deck Width
32.0 m (105 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,134 vehicles/day
Structure Number
79008110001

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 811 (SA 7904) 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 FAU 811 (SA 7904) against other structures in Shelby 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 FAU 811 (SA 7904)?

FAU 811 (SA 7904) in Shelby, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 811 (SA 7904) inspected?

FAU 811 (SA 7904)'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 20,134 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 811 (SA 7904) 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 FAU 811 (SA 7904)?

FAU 811 (SA 7904) has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 811 (SA 7904)?

FAU 811 (SA 7904) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 811 (SA 7904) and does age affect safety?

FAU 811 (SA 7904) was built in 2007, making it 19 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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