FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 5518

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 5518 over TRIB TO KNIGHTS LAKE

SEC 12, T9N, R21E, Pike, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 5518

The COUNTY ROAD 5518 bridge in Pike, Alabama carries COUNTY ROAD 5518 over TRIB TO KNIGHTS LAKE. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.8 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 5518 compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Alabama bridges
138
Bridges in Pike · 2 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 5518 35.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012944

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 5518 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 ROAD 5518 against other structures in Pike 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 ROAD 5518?

COUNTY ROAD 5518 in Pike, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 5518 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 5518'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 5518 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 COUNTY ROAD 5518?

COUNTY ROAD 5518 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 5518?

COUNTY ROAD 5518 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 5518 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 5518 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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