FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 102 349252U

Carrying FAU 102 349252U over SR1/CSX RR/RP C & D

3.3 M SE JCT SR1&SR266, Rutherford, Tennessee

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating Lower than 61% of rated Tennessee bridges

FAU 102 349252U in Rutherford, Tennessee is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.

Built in 1982, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good 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:75SR0010034

LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · LONG-SPAN-RUN · TIED-CTRL · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD

  • LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
  • PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
  • LONG-SPAN-RUN 7 spans
  • TIED-CTRL Tied control
  • HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-GOOD Good

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: FAU 102 349252U

The FAU 102 349252U bridge in Rutherford, Tennessee carries FAU 102 349252U over SR1/CSX RR/RP C & D. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 155.4 meters (510 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,478 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

How FAU 102 349252U compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t; 20,355 of 20,379 rated)
428
Bridges in Rutherford · 18 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1982, earlier than 190 of Rutherford's 428 bridges with a recorded construction year (44%), against a county median build year of 1980. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

FAU 102 349252U 32.4 t
Tennessee average (20,355 of 20,379 rated) 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (20,355 of 20,379 rated).

FAU 102 349252U vs every rated Tennessee bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

32 Top 61% higher than 39% of 20,355 bridges

rated Tennessee bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
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.

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.

Rutherford inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 428 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
1982
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
155.4 m (510 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,478 vehicles/day
Structure Number
75SR0010034

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 102 349252U 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 FAU 102 349252U against other structures in Rutherford 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 FAU 102 349252U?

FAU 102 349252U in Rutherford, 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 FAU 102 349252U inspected?

FAU 102 349252U'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 22,478 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 102 349252U 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 FAU 102 349252U?

FAU 102 349252U has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 102 349252U?

FAU 102 349252U is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 102 349252U and does age affect safety?

FAU 102 349252U was built in 1982, making it 44 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.