FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AL 41

Carrying AL 41 over BRANCH

2.9 MI.N.AL 89, Dallas, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
79 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AL 41

The AL 41 bridge in Dallas, Alabama carries AL 41 over BRANCH. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,060 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 79.2 metric tons.

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

How AL 41 compares

▲ 40.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Alabama bridges
180
Bridges in Dallas · 6 in Poor condition
AL 41 79.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
79.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,060 vehicles/day
Structure Number
002696

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AL 41 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 AL 41 against other structures in Dallas 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 AL 41?

AL 41 in Dallas, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AL 41 inspected?

AL 41'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 1,060 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AL 41 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 AL 41?

AL 41 has an NBI inventory load rating of 79.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AL 41?

AL 41 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is AL 41 and does age affect safety?

AL 41 was built in 1942, making it 84 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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