FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HORTON MILL RD.

Carrying HORTON MILL RD. over LITTLE WARRIOR

HORTON MILL, Blount, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair

Bridge Snapshot: HORTON MILL RD.

The HORTON MILL RD. bridge in Blount, Alabama carries HORTON MILL RD. over LITTLE WARRIOR. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 63.4 meters (208 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How HORTON MILL RD. compares

149
Bridges in Blount · 11 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
12.6 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
1.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
1974
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
63.4 m (208 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011039

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HORTON MILL RD. 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 HORTON MILL RD. against other structures in Blount 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 HORTON MILL RD.?

HORTON MILL RD. in Blount, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HORTON MILL RD. inspected?

HORTON MILL 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 170 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HORTON MILL RD. 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 HORTON MILL RD.?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for HORTON MILL RD..

Who is responsible for maintaining HORTON MILL RD.?

HORTON MILL RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HORTON MILL RD. and does age affect safety?

HORTON MILL RD. was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.

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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