FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AL 219

Carrying AL 219 over UT BEAVERDAM CREEK

1.4 MI S BIBB CO LINE, Perry, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AL 219

The AL 219 bridge in Perry, Alabama carries AL 219 over UT BEAVERDAM CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 860 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.8 metric tons.

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

How AL 219 compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Alabama bridges
130
Bridges in Perry · 3 in Poor condition
AL 219 23.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
860 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006053

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AL 219 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 AL 219 against other structures in Perry 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 AL 219?

AL 219 in Perry, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AL 219 inspected?

AL 219'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 860 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AL 219 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 AL 219?

AL 219 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AL 219?

AL 219 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is AL 219 and does age affect safety?

AL 219 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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