FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 24 CO RD 27

Carrying FAS 24 CO RD 27 over TOWN CREEK

JCT CO RD 27*108 T6SR8E, DeKalb, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 24 CO RD 27

The FAS 24 CO RD 27 bridge in DeKalb, Alabama carries FAS 24 CO RD 27 over TOWN CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 61.0 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,260 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 14.9 metric tons.

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

How FAS 24 CO RD 27 compares

▼ 23.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Alabama bridges
242
Bridges in DeKalb · 17 in Poor condition
FAS 24 CO RD 27 14.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.2
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
61.0 m (200 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003469

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 FAS 24 CO RD 27 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 FAS 24 CO RD 27 against other structures in DeKalb 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 FAS 24 CO RD 27?

FAS 24 CO RD 27 in DeKalb, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 24 CO RD 27 inspected?

FAS 24 CO RD 27'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 1,260 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 24 CO RD 27 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 FAS 24 CO RD 27?

FAS 24 CO RD 27 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 24 CO RD 27?

FAS 24 CO RD 27 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 24 CO RD 27 and does age affect safety?

FAS 24 CO RD 27 was built in 1949, making it 77 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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