FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GREER CREEK ROAD

Carrying GREER CREEK ROAD over TRIB. TO GREER CREEK

3.6 MI.E. OF LANEVILLE, Hale, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: GREER CREEK ROAD

The GREER CREEK ROAD bridge in Hale, Alabama carries GREER CREEK ROAD over TRIB. TO GREER CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

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

How GREER CREEK ROAD compares

137
Bridges in Hale · 6 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
17.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005029

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

GREER CREEK ROAD 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 GREER CREEK ROAD against other structures in Hale 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 GREER CREEK ROAD?

GREER CREEK ROAD in Hale, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GREER CREEK ROAD inspected?

GREER CREEK ROAD'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GREER CREEK ROAD 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 GREER CREEK ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for GREER CREEK ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining GREER CREEK ROAD?

GREER CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GREER CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

GREER CREEK ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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