SOU RR
Carrying SOU RR over AL 18
AL 18 * SOU RR, Walker, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOU RR
The SOU RR bridge in Walker, Alabama carries SOU RR over AL 18. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber. Daily traffic averages 880 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOU RR compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 880 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 001562
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 SOU RR 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 SOU RR against other structures in Walker 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 SOU RR?
SOU RR in Walker, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOU RR inspected?
SOU RR'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 880 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOU RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOU RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOU RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOU RR?
Ownership is not specified for SOU RR in the NBI.
How old is SOU RR and does age affect safety?
SOU RR 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.
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