FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO17 EAST TO CO

Carrying CO17 EAST TO CO over CREEK

2 1/2 MI EAST OF CO17, Lowndes, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
64 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO17 EAST TO CO

The CO17 EAST TO CO bridge in Lowndes, Alabama carries CO17 EAST TO CO over CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 360 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.5 metric tons.

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

How CO17 EAST TO CO compares

▲ 25.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Alabama bridges
126
Bridges in Lowndes · 2 in Poor condition
CO17 EAST TO CO 63.5 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
63.5 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
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
360 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010297

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO17 EAST TO CO 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 CO17 EAST TO CO against other structures in Lowndes 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 CO17 EAST TO CO?

CO17 EAST TO CO in Lowndes, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO17 EAST TO CO inspected?

CO17 EAST TO CO'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 360 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO17 EAST TO CO 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 CO17 EAST TO CO?

CO17 EAST TO CO has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO17 EAST TO CO?

CO17 EAST TO CO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO17 EAST TO CO and does age affect safety?

CO17 EAST TO CO 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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