FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AIRPORT LOOP ROAD

Carrying AIRPORT LOOP ROAD over TRIB. TO BIG GERMAN CRK

4.7 MI. W. OF GREENSBORO, Hale, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AIRPORT LOOP ROAD

The AIRPORT LOOP ROAD bridge in Hale, Alabama carries AIRPORT LOOP ROAD over TRIB. TO BIG GERMAN CRK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.4 metric tons.

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

How AIRPORT LOOP ROAD compares

▲ 16.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Alabama bridges
137
Bridges in Hale · 6 in Poor condition
AIRPORT LOOP ROAD 54.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
54.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
008631

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AIRPORT LOOP ROAD 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 AIRPORT LOOP ROAD against other structures in Hale 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 AIRPORT LOOP ROAD?

AIRPORT LOOP ROAD in Hale, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AIRPORT LOOP ROAD inspected?

AIRPORT LOOP 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AIRPORT LOOP ROAD 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 AIRPORT LOOP ROAD?

AIRPORT LOOP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AIRPORT LOOP ROAD?

AIRPORT LOOP ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is AIRPORT LOOP ROAD and does age affect safety?

AIRPORT LOOP ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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