FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RT 353

Carrying CO RT 353 over BEAVERDAM CREEK

6.4 MILE NW OF ELBA, Coffee, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RT 353

The CO RT 353 bridge in Coffee, Alabama carries CO RT 353 over BEAVERDAM CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.7 metric tons.

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

How CO RT 353 compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Alabama bridges
179
Bridges in Coffee · 1 in Poor condition
CO RT 353 27.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007346

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RT 353 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 CO RT 353 against other structures in Coffee 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 CO RT 353?

CO RT 353 in Coffee, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RT 353 inspected?

CO RT 353'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. CO RT 353 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 CO RT 353?

CO RT 353 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RT 353?

CO RT 353 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RT 353 and does age affect safety?

CO RT 353 was built in 1961, making it 65 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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