FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAROL ST

Carrying CAROL ST over DRAINAGE DITCH

0.4 MI N OLD SHELL ROAD, Mobile, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAROL ST

The CAROL ST bridge in Mobile, Alabama carries CAROL ST over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.4 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 107 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.2 metric tons.

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

How CAROL ST compares

▼ 18.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
502
Bridges in Mobile · 12 in Poor condition
CAROL ST 20.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
107 vehicles/day
Structure Number
009572

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAROL ST 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 CAROL ST against other structures in Mobile 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 CAROL ST?

CAROL ST in Mobile, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAROL ST inspected?

CAROL ST'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 107 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAROL ST 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 CAROL ST?

CAROL ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAROL ST?

CAROL ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CAROL ST and does age affect safety?

CAROL ST was built in 1968, making it 58 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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