FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA B676

Carrying NFA B676 over MAD BRANCH

N OF SR126 IN KINGSPORT, Sullivan, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA B676

The NFA B676 bridge in Sullivan, Tennessee carries NFA B676 over MAD BRANCH. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,470 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 19.8 metric tons.

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

How NFA B676 compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Tennessee bridges
370
Bridges in Sullivan · 9 in Poor condition
NFA B676 19.8 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
820B6760001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA B676 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 B676 against other structures in Sullivan 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 B676?

NFA B676 in Sullivan, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA B676 inspected?

NFA B676'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 1,470 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA B676 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 NFA B676?

NFA B676 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA B676?

NFA B676 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA B676 and does age affect safety?

NFA B676 was built in 1969, making it 57 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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