Nfsr 67 over Sawmill Branch
Polk County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfsr 67 over Sawmill Branch in Polk County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 59 of the 139 inventoried bridges in Polk County rated fair (42.4%); 12 (8.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Aluminum or iron culvert |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | No Data Entered |
| NBI structure number | 080403000015583 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Polk County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 402 (SR 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR | 1969 | 14,880 | Fair |
| Fap 402 (SR 40) over Chestuee Creek | 1969 | 14,880 | Good |
| Fap 33 347920N over CSX Railroad | 2008 | 8,437 | Good |
| Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River | 1946 | 8,437 | Fair |
| Fap 33 over Branch | 1946 | 8,437 | Good |
| Fap 33 over Four Mile Creek | 1998 | 8,437 | Good |
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