FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 141

Carrying FAS 141 over CUMBERLAND RIVER

AT HARTSVILLE CITY LIMITS, Trousdale, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 141

The FAS 141 bridge in Trousdale, Tennessee carries FAS 141 over CUMBERLAND RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 242.6 meters (796 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,129 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

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

How FAS 141 compares

▼ 10.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Tennessee bridges
88
Bridges in Trousdale · 2 in Poor condition
FAS 141 19.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
242.6 m (796 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,129 vehicles/day
Structure Number
85SR1410005

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 141 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 FAS 141 against other structures in Trousdale 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 Trousdale, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 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 5,129 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 Fair 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 19.4 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 1981, making it 45 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.