FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAPAWINGO ROAD

Carrying TAPAWINGO ROAD over TURKEY CREEK

1/2 MI S AL 75 PINSON, Jefferson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAPAWINGO ROAD

The TAPAWINGO ROAD bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries TAPAWINGO ROAD over TURKEY CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 26.3 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,512 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.

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

How TAPAWINGO ROAD compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Alabama bridges
885
Bridges in Jefferson · 19 in Poor condition
TAPAWINGO ROAD 41.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
19.9
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
26.3 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,512 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012238

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAPAWINGO ROAD 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 TAPAWINGO ROAD against other structures in Jefferson 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 TAPAWINGO ROAD?

TAPAWINGO ROAD in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAPAWINGO ROAD inspected?

TAPAWINGO ROAD'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 2,512 vehicles per day.

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

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

TAPAWINGO ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAPAWINGO ROAD?

TAPAWINGO ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TAPAWINGO ROAD and does age affect safety?

TAPAWINGO ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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