FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DIRT COUNTY ROAD

Carrying DIRT COUNTY ROAD over LITTLE ESCAMBIA CREEK

6 MI. W. RANGE, Conecuh, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DIRT COUNTY ROAD

The DIRT COUNTY ROAD bridge in Conecuh, Alabama carries DIRT COUNTY ROAD over LITTLE ESCAMBIA CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 6 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.5 metric tons.

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

How DIRT COUNTY ROAD compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Alabama bridges
177
Bridges in Conecuh · 12 in Poor condition
DIRT COUNTY ROAD 10.5 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
25.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
10.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
10.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012927

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

DIRT COUNTY ROAD 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
  • Compare DIRT COUNTY ROAD against other structures in Conecuh 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 DIRT COUNTY ROAD?

DIRT COUNTY ROAD in Conecuh, Alabama has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DIRT COUNTY ROAD inspected?

DIRT COUNTY 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 30 vehicles per day.

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

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

DIRT COUNTY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DIRT COUNTY ROAD?

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

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

DIRT COUNTY ROAD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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