FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA 2017 (SA 9509)

Carrying NFA 2017 (SA 9509) over CAVE CREEK (COLSP)

IN CEADARS OF LEBANON PK., Wilson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2017 (SA 9509)

The NFA 2017 (SA 9509) bridge in Wilson, Tennessee carries NFA 2017 (SA 9509) over CAVE CREEK (COLSP). It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 109 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.6 metric tons.

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

How NFA 2017 (SA 9509) compares

▼ 4.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Tennessee bridges
402
Bridges in Wilson · 29 in Poor condition
NFA 2017 (SA 9509) 24.6 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.9
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.5 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
109 vehicles/day
Structure Number
95020170005

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, 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 2017 (SA 9509) 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 2017 (SA 9509) against other structures in Wilson 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 2017 (SA 9509)?

NFA 2017 (SA 9509) in Wilson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA 2017 (SA 9509) inspected?

NFA 2017 (SA 9509)'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 109 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2017 (SA 9509) 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 2017 (SA 9509)?

NFA 2017 (SA 9509) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2017 (SA 9509)?

NFA 2017 (SA 9509) is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is NFA 2017 (SA 9509) and does age affect safety?

NFA 2017 (SA 9509) was built in 1990, making it 36 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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