FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFA B977

Carrying NFA B977 over WALKER BRANCH

2.6 KM N. OF US231/US70, Wilson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFA B977

The NFA B977 bridge in Wilson, Tennessee carries NFA B977 over WALKER BRANCH. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 B977 compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
402
Bridges in Wilson · 29 in Poor condition
NFA B977 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2019
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
17.7 m (58 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
950B9770001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA B977 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 B977 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 B977?

NFA B977 in Wilson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFA B977 inspected?

NFA B977'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA B977 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 B977?

NFA B977 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFA B977?

NFA B977 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NFA B977 and does age affect safety?

NFA B977 was built in 2019, making it 7 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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