FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BAXTER STATION RD

Carrying BAXTER STATION RD over SIKES CREEK

0.4 MI W OF COUNTY 21, Barbour, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BAXTER STATION RD

The BAXTER STATION RD bridge in Barbour, Alabama carries BAXTER STATION RD over SIKES CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.2 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 145 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How BAXTER STATION RD compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Alabama bridges
155
Bridges in Barbour · 4 in Poor condition
BAXTER STATION RD 30.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
145 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006955

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAXTER STATION 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 BAXTER STATION RD against other structures in Barbour 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 BAXTER STATION RD?

BAXTER STATION RD in Barbour, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BAXTER STATION RD inspected?

BAXTER STATION 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 145 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAXTER STATION RD 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 BAXTER STATION RD?

BAXTER STATION RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BAXTER STATION RD?

BAXTER STATION RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BAXTER STATION RD and does age affect safety?

BAXTER STATION 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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