FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE LANDS RD 88

Carrying STATE LANDS RD 88 over BRANCH OFF CHANEY CREEK

BETWEEN CO 25 AND CO 45, Dallas, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: STATE LANDS RD 88

The STATE LANDS RD 88 bridge in Dallas, Alabama carries STATE LANDS RD 88 over BRANCH OFF CHANEY CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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.

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

How STATE LANDS RD 88 compares

180
Bridges in Dallas · 6 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013047

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

STATE LANDS RD 88 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 STATE LANDS RD 88 against other structures in Dallas 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 STATE LANDS RD 88?

STATE LANDS RD 88 in Dallas, Alabama has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE LANDS RD 88 inspected?

STATE LANDS RD 88'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE LANDS RD 88 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 STATE LANDS RD 88?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for STATE LANDS RD 88.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE LANDS RD 88?

STATE LANDS RD 88 is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is STATE LANDS RD 88 and does age affect safety?

STATE LANDS RD 88 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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