FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 288

Carrying CO RD 288 over BRYANT CREEK

1.0 MI N JCT CR 22, Jackson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 288

The CO RD 288 bridge in Jackson, Alabama carries CO RD 288 over BRYANT CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How CO RD 288 compares

▼ 14.7
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Alabama bridges
269
Bridges in Jackson · 12 in Poor condition
CO RD 288 23.6 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005289

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RD 288 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 CO RD 288 against other structures in Jackson 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 288?

CO RD 288 in Jackson, Alabama, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 288 inspected?

CO RD 288'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 288 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 CO RD 288?

CO RD 288 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 288?

CO RD 288 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 288 and does age affect safety?

CO RD 288 was built in 1955, making it 71 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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