FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 239 MP 4.371

Carrying SR 239 MP 4.371 over STREAM

2.3 MI. NORTH OF CLAYTON, Barbour, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 239 MP 4.371

The SR 239 MP 4.371 bridge in Barbour, Alabama carries SR 239 MP 4.371 over STREAM. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 990 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.

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

How SR 239 MP 4.371 compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Alabama bridges
155
Bridges in Barbour · 4 in Poor condition
SR 239 MP 4.371 31.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
990 vehicles/day
Structure Number
004694

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 239 MP 4.371 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 SR 239 MP 4.371 against other structures in Barbour 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 SR 239 MP 4.371?

SR 239 MP 4.371 in Barbour, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 239 MP 4.371 inspected?

SR 239 MP 4.371'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 990 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 239 MP 4.371 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 239 MP 4.371?

SR 239 MP 4.371 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 239 MP 4.371?

SR 239 MP 4.371 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 239 MP 4.371 and does age affect safety?

SR 239 MP 4.371 was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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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