FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 20

Carrying CO RD 20 over TRUSSELL CREEK

2.9 MI SE MT HEBRON, Greene, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 20

The CO RD 20 bridge in Greene, Alabama carries CO RD 20 over TRUSSELL CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 86.6 meters (284 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.4 metric tons.

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

How CO RD 20 compares

▼ 26.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Alabama bridges
180
Bridges in Greene · 6 in Poor condition
CO RD 20 11.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
10.1 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
2.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
86.6 m (284 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
004590

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CO RD 20 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CO RD 20 against other structures in Greene 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 CO RD 20?

CO RD 20 in Greene, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 20 inspected?

CO RD 20'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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 20 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CO RD 20?

CO RD 20 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 20?

CO RD 20 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 20 and does age affect safety?

CO RD 20 was built in 1953, making it 73 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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