COUNTY DIRT RD
Carrying COUNTY DIRT RD over INDIAN CREEK
2 MI SOUTH OF HORN HILL, Covington, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY DIRT RD
The COUNTY DIRT RD bridge in Covington, Alabama carries COUNTY DIRT RD over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY DIRT RD compares
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
- 1952
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 34.7 m (114 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 80 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 012479
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
COUNTY DIRT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY DIRT RD?
COUNTY DIRT RD in Covington, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 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 80 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 Poor 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 21.0 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 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
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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