FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PEACE CIRCLE

Carrying PEACE CIRCLE over BRANCH

3MI. SO. OF OLD TOWN, Conecuh, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PEACE CIRCLE

The PEACE CIRCLE bridge in Conecuh, Alabama carries PEACE CIRCLE over BRANCH. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.9 metric tons.

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

How PEACE CIRCLE compares

▼ 32.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Alabama bridges
177
Bridges in Conecuh · 12 in Poor condition
PEACE CIRCLE 5.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
17.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
5.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1984
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013108

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

PEACE CIRCLE 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 PEACE CIRCLE 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 PEACE CIRCLE?

PEACE CIRCLE in Conecuh, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PEACE CIRCLE inspected?

PEACE CIRCLE'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. PEACE CIRCLE 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 PEACE CIRCLE?

PEACE CIRCLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PEACE CIRCLE?

PEACE CIRCLE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PEACE CIRCLE and does age affect safety?

PEACE CIRCLE was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.

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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