FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A806 (SA 8408)

Carrying NFA A806 (SA 8408) over BRANCH

4 MI N OF BRIGHTON, Tipton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A806 (SA 8408)

The NFA A806 (SA 8408) bridge in Tipton, Tennessee carries NFA A806 (SA 8408) over BRANCH. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 A806 (SA 8408) compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
201
Bridges in Tipton · 9 in Poor condition
NFA A806 (SA 8408) 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
84S81120007

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA A806 (SA 8408) 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 A806 (SA 8408) against other structures in Tipton 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 A806 (SA 8408)?

NFA A806 (SA 8408) in Tipton, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A806 (SA 8408) inspected?

NFA A806 (SA 8408)'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 1,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A806 (SA 8408) 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 A806 (SA 8408)?

NFA A806 (SA 8408) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A806 (SA 8408)?

NFA A806 (SA 8408) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A806 (SA 8408) and does age affect safety?

NFA A806 (SA 8408) was built in 1998, making it 28 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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