FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD US 280 CO 511

Carrying OLD US 280 CO 511 over TALLASEEHATCHEE CREEK

CITY OF SYLACAUGA, Talladega, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD US 280 CO 511

The OLD US 280 CO 511 bridge in Talladega, Alabama carries OLD US 280 CO 511 over TALLASEEHATCHEE CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,900 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.8 metric tons.

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

How OLD US 280 CO 511 compares

▼ 3.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Alabama bridges
198
Bridges in Talladega · 5 in Poor condition
OLD US 280 CO 511 34.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001176

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD US 280 CO 511 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 OLD US 280 CO 511 against other structures in Talladega 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 OLD US 280 CO 511?

OLD US 280 CO 511 in Talladega, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD US 280 CO 511 inspected?

OLD US 280 CO 511'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 6,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD US 280 CO 511 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 OLD US 280 CO 511?

OLD US 280 CO 511 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD US 280 CO 511?

OLD US 280 CO 511 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OLD US 280 CO 511 and does age affect safety?

OLD US 280 CO 511 was built in 1935, making it 91 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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