FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 401 (SR 24)

Carrying FAP 401 (SR 24) over SINKING CREEK

7.0 M E JCT SR24&SR109, Wilson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 401 (SR 24)

The FAP 401 (SR 24) bridge in Wilson, Tennessee carries FAP 401 (SR 24) over SINKING CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,355 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How FAP 401 (SR 24) compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Tennessee bridges
402
Bridges in Wilson · 29 in Poor condition
FAP 401 (SR 24) 24.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,355 vehicles/day
Structure Number
95SR0240037

How to read this record

FAP 401 (SR 24) 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 FAP 401 (SR 24) 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 FAP 401 (SR 24)?

FAP 401 (SR 24) in Wilson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 401 (SR 24) inspected?

FAP 401 (SR 24)'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 8,355 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 401 (SR 24) 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 FAP 401 (SR 24)?

FAP 401 (SR 24) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 401 (SR 24)?

FAP 401 (SR 24) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 401 (SR 24) and does age affect safety?

FAP 401 (SR 24) was built in 1931, making it 95 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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