FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 44A

Carrying CO RD 44A over CHERRY HILL CREEK

0.3 MI S CO 44 44A JCT, Franklin, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 44A

The CO RD 44A bridge in Franklin, Alabama carries CO RD 44A over CHERRY HILL CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.4 metric tons.

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

How CO RD 44A compares

▼ 10.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Alabama bridges
161
Bridges in Franklin · 10 in Poor condition
CO RD 44A 27.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011519

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RD 44A 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 CO RD 44A against other structures in Franklin 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 CO RD 44A?

CO RD 44A in Franklin, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 44A inspected?

CO RD 44A'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 44A is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CO RD 44A?

CO RD 44A has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 44A?

CO RD 44A is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 44A and does age affect safety?

CO RD 44A was built in 1975, making it 51 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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