SOUTHERN RR
Carrying SOUTHERN RR over SR 133
1 MI N JCT SR 20, Colbert, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTHERN RR
The SOUTHERN RR bridge in Colbert, Alabama carries SOUTHERN RR over SR 133. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 12,810 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTHERN RR compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,810 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 010794
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTHERN RR 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 SOUTHERN RR against other structures in Colbert 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 SOUTHERN RR?
SOUTHERN RR in Colbert, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTHERN RR inspected?
SOUTHERN RR'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 12,810 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTHERN RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTHERN RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOUTHERN RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTHERN RR?
Ownership is not specified for SOUTHERN RR in the NBI.
How old is SOUTHERN RR and does age affect safety?
SOUTHERN RR was built in 1972, making it 54 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.
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