FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRAVEL ROAD CR70

Carrying GRAVEL ROAD CR70 over BEAVERDAM CREEK

0 5M WEST AL 219, Perry, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
2 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRAVEL ROAD CR70

The GRAVEL ROAD CR70 bridge in Perry, Alabama carries GRAVEL ROAD CR70 over BEAVERDAM CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 1.8 metric tons.

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

How GRAVEL ROAD CR70 compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Alabama bridges
130
Bridges in Perry · 3 in Poor condition
GRAVEL ROAD CR70 1.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
1.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011776

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRAVEL ROAD CR70 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 GRAVEL ROAD CR70 against other structures in Perry 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 GRAVEL ROAD CR70?

GRAVEL ROAD CR70 in Perry, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRAVEL ROAD CR70 inspected?

GRAVEL ROAD CR70'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 90 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAVEL ROAD CR70 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 GRAVEL ROAD CR70?

GRAVEL ROAD CR70 has an NBI inventory load rating of 1.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRAVEL ROAD CR70?

GRAVEL ROAD CR70 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GRAVEL ROAD CR70 and does age affect safety?

GRAVEL ROAD CR70 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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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