FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EASTER FERRY

Carrying EASTER FERRY over BRANCH

SEC 28 TIS R5W, Limestone, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EASTER FERRY

The EASTER FERRY bridge in Limestone, Alabama carries EASTER FERRY over BRANCH. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,148 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 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 31.8 metric tons.

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

How EASTER FERRY compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Alabama bridges
256
Bridges in Limestone · 6 in Poor condition
EASTER FERRY 31.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
25.9
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,148 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005972

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EASTER FERRY 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 EASTER FERRY against other structures in Limestone 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 EASTER FERRY?

EASTER FERRY in Limestone, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EASTER FERRY inspected?

EASTER FERRY'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 1,148 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EASTER FERRY 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 EASTER FERRY?

EASTER FERRY has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EASTER FERRY?

EASTER FERRY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EASTER FERRY and does age affect safety?

EASTER FERRY was built in 1957, making it 69 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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