FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Robinson Road

Carrying Robinson Road over CHANNAHATCHEE CREEK

SEC 7 T19N R21E, Elmore, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Robinson Road

The Robinson Road bridge in Elmore, Alabama carries Robinson Road over CHANNAHATCHEE CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 11 sections, stretching 63.7 meters (209 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 196 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.

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

How Robinson Road compares

▼ 29.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Alabama bridges
169
Bridges in Elmore · 4 in Poor condition
Robinson Road 9.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
11
Structure Length
63.7 m (209 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
196 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007764

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

Robinson Road is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Robinson Road against other structures in Elmore 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 Robinson Road?

Robinson Road in Elmore, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Robinson Road inspected?

Robinson Road'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 196 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Robinson Road is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Robinson Road?

Robinson Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Robinson Road?

Robinson Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Robinson Road and does age affect safety?

Robinson Road was built in 1963, making it 63 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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