FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA A152 (SA 8705)

Carrying NFA A152 (SA 8705) over N. FK BULL RUN CREEK

JUST E OFF SR144, Union, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA A152 (SA 8705)

The NFA A152 (SA 8705) bridge in Union, Tennessee carries NFA A152 (SA 8705) over N. FK BULL RUN CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.7 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 31.4 metric tons.

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

How NFA A152 (SA 8705) compares

▲ 1.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Tennessee bridges
61
Bridges in Union · 3 in Poor condition
NFA A152 (SA 8705) 31.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
870A1520003

How to read this record

NFA A152 (SA 8705) 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 NFA A152 (SA 8705) against other structures in Union 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 A152 (SA 8705)?

NFA A152 (SA 8705) in Union, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA A152 (SA 8705) inspected?

NFA A152 (SA 8705)'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA A152 (SA 8705) 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 NFA A152 (SA 8705)?

NFA A152 (SA 8705) has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA A152 (SA 8705)?

NFA A152 (SA 8705) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NFA A152 (SA 8705) and does age affect safety?

NFA A152 (SA 8705) was built in 1976, making it 50 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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