FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA L022

Carrying NFA L022 over NONCONNAH CREEK

THOUSAND OAKS BLVD-MEM, Shelby, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA L022

The NFA L022 bridge in Shelby, Tennessee carries NFA L022 over NONCONNAH CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 77.1 meters (253 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 730 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 31.1 metric tons.

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

How NFA L022 compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Tennessee bridges
1,077
Bridges in Shelby · 37 in Poor condition
NFA L022 31.1 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.2
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
77.1 m (253 ft)
Deck Width
19.7 m (65 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
730 vehicles/day
Structure Number
790L0220001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 NFA L022 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 L022 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 L022?

NFA L022 in Shelby, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA L022 inspected?

NFA L022'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 730 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA L022 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 L022?

NFA L022 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA L022?

NFA L022 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA L022 and does age affect safety?

NFA L022 was built in 2003, making it 23 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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