FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGHNOTE RD.

Carrying HIGHNOTE RD. over SPRING CREEK

5 MILES SOUTH OF HARTFORD, Geneva, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGHNOTE RD.

The HIGHNOTE RD. bridge in Geneva, Alabama carries HIGHNOTE RD. over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 5/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 15.4 metric tons.

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

How HIGHNOTE RD. compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Alabama bridges
172
Bridges in Geneva · 6 in Poor condition
HIGHNOTE RD. 15.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.2
Serviceability /30
10.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012277

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIGHNOTE 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 HIGHNOTE RD. against other structures in Geneva 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 HIGHNOTE RD.?

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

How often is HIGHNOTE RD. inspected?

HIGHNOTE 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 40 vehicles per day.

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

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

HIGHNOTE RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGHNOTE RD.?

HIGHNOTE RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIGHNOTE RD. and does age affect safety?

HIGHNOTE RD. was built in 1996, making it 30 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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