NFA 986 (SA 9434)
Carrying NFA 986 (SA 9434) over MILL CREEK
3.2 MI SE JCT SR11&SR253, Williamson, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA 986 (SA 9434)
The NFA 986 (SA 9434) bridge in Williamson, Tennessee carries NFA 986 (SA 9434) over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,362 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 986 (SA 9434) compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 41.1 m (135 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,362 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 94E00250001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 986 (SA 9434) 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 986 (SA 9434) 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 986 (SA 9434)?
NFA 986 (SA 9434) in Williamson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA 986 (SA 9434) inspected?
NFA 986 (SA 9434)'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 8,362 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 986 (SA 9434) 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 986 (SA 9434)?
NFA 986 (SA 9434) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 986 (SA 9434)?
NFA 986 (SA 9434) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NFA 986 (SA 9434) and does age affect safety?
NFA 986 (SA 9434) was built in 1988, making it 38 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.
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