DEE NIX RD.
Carrying DEE NIX RD. over LOCUST FORK WARRIOR R
0.24 MI NW OF MOODY CHPL, Etowah, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DEE NIX RD.
The DEE NIX RD. bridge in Etowah, Alabama carries DEE NIX RD. over LOCUST FORK WARRIOR R. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 119 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DEE NIX RD. compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 119 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 010134
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
DEE NIX RD. 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 DEE NIX RD. against other structures in Etowah 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 DEE NIX RD.?
DEE NIX RD. in Etowah, Alabama has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DEE NIX RD. inspected?
DEE NIX 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 119 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEE NIX RD. 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 DEE NIX RD.?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DEE NIX RD..
Who is responsible for maintaining DEE NIX RD.?
DEE NIX RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DEE NIX RD. and does age affect safety?
DEE NIX RD. was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.
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.
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