FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SNODGRASS RD

Carrying SNODGRASS RD over DRY CREEK

2 MI E JCT MOODY RIDGE RD, Jackson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SNODGRASS RD

The SNODGRASS RD bridge in Jackson, Alabama carries SNODGRASS RD over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,977 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.1 metric tons.

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

How SNODGRASS RD compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Alabama bridges
269
Bridges in Jackson · 12 in Poor condition
SNODGRASS RD 37.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,977 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000988

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SNODGRASS RD 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 SNODGRASS RD against other structures in Jackson and across Alabama. Alabama 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 SNODGRASS RD?

SNODGRASS RD in Jackson, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SNODGRASS RD inspected?

SNODGRASS RD'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 1,977 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SNODGRASS RD 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 SNODGRASS RD?

SNODGRASS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SNODGRASS RD?

SNODGRASS RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SNODGRASS RD and does age affect safety?

SNODGRASS RD was built in 1932, making it 94 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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