FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY DIRT RD

Carrying COUNTY DIRT RD over NO NAME BRANCH

Old Dragstrip Road, Covington, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY DIRT RD

The COUNTY DIRT RD bridge in Covington, Alabama carries COUNTY DIRT RD over NO NAME BRANCH. It was built in 1937, making it 89 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 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 140 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 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 20.0 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY DIRT RD compares

▼ 18.3
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
264
Bridges in Covington · 14 in Poor condition
COUNTY DIRT RD 20.0 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.8
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
140 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012079

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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY DIRT 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 COUNTY DIRT RD against other structures in Covington 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 COUNTY DIRT RD?

COUNTY DIRT RD in Covington, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY DIRT RD inspected?

COUNTY DIRT 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 140 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY DIRT 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 COUNTY DIRT RD?

COUNTY DIRT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY DIRT RD?

COUNTY DIRT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY DIRT RD and does age affect safety?

COUNTY DIRT RD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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