FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 141

Carrying FAS 141 over BOLLING BRANCH

2.4 MI.SE.OF GORDONSVILLE, Smith, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 141

The FAS 141 bridge in Smith, Tennessee carries FAS 141 over BOLLING BRANCH. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 713 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.

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

How FAS 141 compares

▼ 4.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Tennessee bridges
202
Bridges in Smith · 18 in Poor condition
FAS 141 24.9 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.3
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
9.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
25.3 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
713 vehicles/day
Structure Number
80SR1410009

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

FAS 141 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 FAS 141 against other structures in Smith 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 FAS 141?

FAS 141 in Smith, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 141 inspected?

FAS 141'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 713 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 141 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 FAS 141?

FAS 141 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 141?

FAS 141 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 141 and does age affect safety?

FAS 141 was built in 1949, making it 77 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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