ALLSBORO RD
Carrying ALLSBORO RD over PENNYWINKLE CREEK
PENNYWINKLE ALLSBORO RD, Colbert, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALLSBORO RD
The ALLSBORO RD bridge in Colbert, Alabama carries ALLSBORO RD over PENNYWINKLE CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 6/9. 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 22.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALLSBORO RD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011956
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 ALLSBORO 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 ALLSBORO RD against other structures in Colbert and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ALLSBORO RD?
ALLSBORO RD in Colbert, 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 ALLSBORO RD inspected?
ALLSBORO 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 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALLSBORO 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 ALLSBORO RD?
ALLSBORO RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALLSBORO RD?
ALLSBORO RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ALLSBORO RD and does age affect safety?
ALLSBORO RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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.
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