FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N.HARPER ST.

Carrying N.HARPER ST. over STONE CREEK

0.1 MI N ALA 14, Tallapoosa, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N.HARPER ST.

The N.HARPER ST. bridge in Tallapoosa, Alabama carries N.HARPER ST. over STONE CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 25.6 metric tons.

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

How N.HARPER ST. compares

▼ 12.7
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Alabama bridges
128
Bridges in Tallapoosa · 15 in Poor condition
N.HARPER ST. 25.6 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003053

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N.HARPER ST. 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 N.HARPER ST. against other structures in Tallapoosa 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 N.HARPER ST.?

N.HARPER ST. in Tallapoosa, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N.HARPER ST. inspected?

N.HARPER ST.'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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N.HARPER ST. 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 N.HARPER ST.?

N.HARPER ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N.HARPER ST.?

N.HARPER ST. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N.HARPER ST. and does age affect safety?

N.HARPER ST. was built in 1947, making it 79 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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