FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PERSIMMON TREE RD

Carrying PERSIMMON TREE RD over BRIDGFORTH BR

SEC20 T1S R6W, Limestone, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PERSIMMON TREE RD

The PERSIMMON TREE RD bridge in Limestone, Alabama carries PERSIMMON TREE RD over BRIDGFORTH BR. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.2 metric tons.

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

How PERSIMMON TREE RD compares

▼ 6.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Alabama bridges
256
Bridges in Limestone · 6 in Poor condition
PERSIMMON TREE RD 32.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007939

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PERSIMMON TREE 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 PERSIMMON TREE RD against other structures in Limestone 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 PERSIMMON TREE RD?

PERSIMMON TREE RD in Limestone, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PERSIMMON TREE RD inspected?

PERSIMMON TREE 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 340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PERSIMMON TREE 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 PERSIMMON TREE RD?

PERSIMMON TREE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PERSIMMON TREE RD?

PERSIMMON TREE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PERSIMMON TREE RD and does age affect safety?

PERSIMMON TREE RD 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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