SR 233
Carrying SR 233 over CUMBERLAND SP DISCHARGE
CUMBERLAND STEAM PLANT, Stewart, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 233
The SR 233 bridge in Stewart, Tennessee carries SR 233 over CUMBERLAND SP DISCHARGE. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 106.7 meters (350 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,561 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 233 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
- 1970
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 106.7 m (350 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,561 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 81S61140003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 233 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 SR 233 against other structures in Stewart 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 SR 233?
SR 233 in Stewart, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 233 inspected?
SR 233'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 3,561 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 233 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 SR 233?
SR 233 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 233?
SR 233 is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
How old is SR 233 and does age affect safety?
SR 233 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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