FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO 2

Carrying CO 2 over COWIKEE CREEK

5.8 MI S E UCHEE, Russell, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO 2

The CO 2 bridge in Russell, Alabama carries CO 2 over COWIKEE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 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 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 47.1 metric tons.

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

How CO 2 compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Alabama bridges
165
Bridges in Russell · 5 in Poor condition
CO 2 47.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
47.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010266

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO 2 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 CO 2 against other structures in Russell 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 CO 2?

CO 2 in Russell, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO 2 inspected?

CO 2'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. CO 2 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 CO 2?

CO 2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO 2?

CO 2 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO 2 and does age affect safety?

CO 2 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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