FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SID HAMILTON ROA

Carrying SID HAMILTON ROA over BEAVER CREEK

0.8 MI. S. AL.5, Clarke, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SID HAMILTON ROA

The SID HAMILTON ROA bridge in Clarke, Alabama carries SID HAMILTON ROA over BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.8 metric tons.

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

How SID HAMILTON ROA compares

▼ 10.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Alabama bridges
131
Bridges in Clarke
SID HAMILTON ROA 27.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013818

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SID HAMILTON ROA 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 SID HAMILTON ROA against other structures in Clarke 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 SID HAMILTON ROA?

SID HAMILTON ROA in Clarke, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SID HAMILTON ROA inspected?

SID HAMILTON ROA'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SID HAMILTON ROA 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 SID HAMILTON ROA?

SID HAMILTON ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SID HAMILTON ROA?

SID HAMILTON ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SID HAMILTON ROA and does age affect safety?

SID HAMILTON ROA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.

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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