FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 239 MP 13.572

Carrying SR 239 MP 13.572 over PEA RIVER

6.1 MI. N. BELLS X-RDS., Barbour, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 239 MP 13.572

The SR 239 MP 13.572 bridge in Barbour, Alabama carries SR 239 MP 13.572 over PEA RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 13 sections, stretching 134.7 meters (442 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 440 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 23.9 metric tons.

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

How SR 239 MP 13.572 compares

▼ 14.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Alabama bridges
155
Bridges in Barbour · 4 in Poor condition
SR 239 MP 13.572 23.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.9
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
13
Structure Length
134.7 m (442 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
440 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011511

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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 239 MP 13.572 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 SR 239 MP 13.572 against other structures in Barbour 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 SR 239 MP 13.572?

SR 239 MP 13.572 in Barbour, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 239 MP 13.572 inspected?

SR 239 MP 13.572'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 440 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 239 MP 13.572 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 SR 239 MP 13.572?

SR 239 MP 13.572 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 239 MP 13.572?

SR 239 MP 13.572 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 239 MP 13.572 and does age affect safety?

SR 239 MP 13.572 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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