FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA L017

Carrying NFA L017 over BRANCH

STABLE VIEW DRIVE, Shelby, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA L017

The NFA L017 bridge in Shelby, Tennessee carries NFA L017 over BRANCH. It was built in 1993, making it 33 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 20 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA L017 compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
1,077
Bridges in Shelby · 37 in Poor condition
NFA L017 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
21.3 m (70 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
790L0170001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA L017 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 L017 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 NFA L017?

NFA L017 in Shelby, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA L017 inspected?

NFA L017'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 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA L017 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 L017?

NFA L017 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA L017?

NFA L017 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA L017 and does age affect safety?

NFA L017 was built in 1993, making it 33 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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