FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 84 MP 216.723

Carrying US 84 MP 216.723 over BRANCH

5.3 MI. E. SR 210, Houston, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 84 MP 216.723

The US 84 MP 216.723 bridge in Houston, Alabama carries US 84 MP 216.723 over BRANCH. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,230 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 58.0 metric tons.

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

How US 84 MP 216.723 compares

▲ 19.7
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Alabama bridges
204
Bridges in Houston · 1 in Poor condition
US 84 MP 216.723 58.0 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
5.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
58.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,230 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012073

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 84 MP 216.723 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 US 84 MP 216.723 against other structures in Houston 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 US 84 MP 216.723?

US 84 MP 216.723 in Houston, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 84 MP 216.723 inspected?

US 84 MP 216.723'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 16,230 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 84 MP 216.723 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 US 84 MP 216.723?

US 84 MP 216.723 has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 84 MP 216.723?

US 84 MP 216.723 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 84 MP 216.723 and does age affect safety?

US 84 MP 216.723 was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.

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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