FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ENTERPRISE CH RD

Carrying ENTERPRISE CH RD over MILL CREEK

CO RD 55 TO CO RD 17, Houston, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ENTERPRISE CH RD

The ENTERPRISE CH RD bridge in Houston, Alabama carries ENTERPRISE CH RD over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 22.1 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 27.9 metric tons.

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

How ENTERPRISE CH RD compares

▼ 10.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Alabama bridges
204
Bridges in Houston · 1 in Poor condition
ENTERPRISE CH RD 27.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
22.1 m (73 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006867

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ENTERPRISE CH 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 ENTERPRISE CH RD against other structures in Houston 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 ENTERPRISE CH RD?

ENTERPRISE CH RD in Houston, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ENTERPRISE CH RD inspected?

ENTERPRISE CH 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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ENTERPRISE CH 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 ENTERPRISE CH RD?

ENTERPRISE CH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ENTERPRISE CH RD?

ENTERPRISE CH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ENTERPRISE CH RD and does age affect safety?

ENTERPRISE CH RD was built in 1960, making it 66 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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