NFA 2101 (SA 5603)
Carrying NFA 2101 (SA 5603) over OVERFLOW
5.25 M E OF EULIA, Macon, Tennessee
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NFA 2101 (SA 5603) in Macon, Tennessee sits above 3% of rated Tennessee bridges on inventory load rating (16 t), while its 1962 build year is earlier than 83% of Macon's recorded-year cohort (169 bridges).
NFA 2101 (SA 5603) in Macon, Tennessee is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1962, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure TN:56021010003
INTERSTATE-ERA · CONCRETE · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUB-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- CONCRETE Concrete
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA 2101 (SA 5603)
The NFA 2101 (SA 5603) bridge in Macon, Tennessee carries NFA 2101 (SA 5603) over OVERFLOW. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,178 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How NFA 2101 (SA 5603) compares
Age against the county: built in 1962, earlier than 141 of Macon's 169 bridges with a recorded construction year (83%), against a county median build year of 1984. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Tennessee bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (20,355 of 20,379 rated).
NFA 2101 (SA 5603) vs every rated Tennessee bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
16 Top 97% higher than 3% of 20,355 bridges
rated Tennessee bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Macon inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 169 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 34.7 m (114 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,178 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 56021010003
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFA 2101 (SA 5603) 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 2101 (SA 5603) against other structures in Macon 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 2101 (SA 5603)?
NFA 2101 (SA 5603) in Macon, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA 2101 (SA 5603) inspected?
NFA 2101 (SA 5603)'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 1,178 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 2101 (SA 5603) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NFA 2101 (SA 5603)?
NFA 2101 (SA 5603) has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 2101 (SA 5603)?
NFA 2101 (SA 5603) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NFA 2101 (SA 5603) and does age affect safety?
NFA 2101 (SA 5603) was built in 1962, making it 64 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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