FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Spigener Road

Carrying Spigener Road over PINKSTON CREEK

SEC 4 T19N R18E, Elmore, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Spigener Road

The Spigener Road bridge in Elmore, Alabama carries Spigener Road over PINKSTON CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.1 metric tons.

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

How Spigener Road compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Alabama bridges
169
Bridges in Elmore · 4 in Poor condition
Spigener Road 34.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
34.7 m (114 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010964

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Spigener Road 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 Spigener Road against other structures in Elmore 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 Spigener Road?

Spigener Road in Elmore, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Spigener Road inspected?

Spigener Road'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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Spigener Road 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 Spigener Road?

Spigener Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Spigener Road?

Spigener Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Spigener Road and does age affect safety?

Spigener Road was built in 1973, making it 53 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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