FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST CLAIR CO HWY 8

Carrying ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 over FISHING CREEK

0.1 S UNITY CHURCH, St. Clair, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST CLAIR CO HWY 8

The ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 bridge in St. Clair, Alabama carries ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 over FISHING CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 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 culvert 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Alabama bridges
156
Bridges in St. Clair · 2 in Poor condition
ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 24.5 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005607

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 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 ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 against other structures in St. Clair 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 ST CLAIR CO HWY 8?

ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 in St. Clair, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 inspected?

ST CLAIR CO HWY 8'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 450 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 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 ST CLAIR CO HWY 8?

ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST CLAIR CO HWY 8?

ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 and does age affect safety?

ST CLAIR CO HWY 8 was built in 1956, making it 70 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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