FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PAINT ROCK RD

Carrying PAINT ROCK RD over CEDAR CREEK

0.3 MI E CO RD 387, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PAINT ROCK RD

The PAINT ROCK RD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries PAINT ROCK RD over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.8 metric tons.

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

How PAINT ROCK RD compares

▲ 32.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
PAINT ROCK RD 70.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
70.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006718

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAINT ROCK RD 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 PAINT ROCK RD against other structures in Madison 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 PAINT ROCK RD?

PAINT ROCK RD in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PAINT ROCK RD inspected?

PAINT ROCK RD'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAINT ROCK RD 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 PAINT ROCK RD?

PAINT ROCK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PAINT ROCK RD?

PAINT ROCK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PAINT ROCK RD and does age affect safety?

PAINT ROCK RD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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