FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 1940

Carrying NFA 1940 over LITTLE HARPETH RIVER

3.2 M SE JCT SR252&SR253, Williamson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 1940

The NFA 1940 bridge in Williamson, Tennessee carries NFA 1940 over LITTLE HARPETH RIVER. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.2 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,779 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 1940 compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
524
Bridges in Williamson · 14 in Poor condition
NFA 1940 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.2 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,779 vehicles/day
Structure Number
94019400005

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 1940 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 1940 against other structures in Williamson 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 1940?

NFA 1940 in Williamson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 1940 inspected?

NFA 1940'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 11,779 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 1940 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFA 1940?

NFA 1940 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 1940?

NFA 1940 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA 1940 and does age affect safety?

NFA 1940 was built in 2009, making it 17 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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