FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 32

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 32 over 5 MILE CREEK TRIB.

4.4 MI. S. OF HARPER HILL, Hale, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 32

The COUNTY ROAD 32 bridge in Hale, Alabama carries COUNTY ROAD 32 over 5 MILE CREEK TRIB.. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.7 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 32 compares

▲ 21.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Alabama bridges
137
Bridges in Hale · 6 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 32 59.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
59.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013940

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 32 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 32 against other structures in Hale 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 32?

COUNTY ROAD 32 in Hale, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 32 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 32'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. COUNTY ROAD 32 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROAD 32?

COUNTY ROAD 32 has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 32?

COUNTY ROAD 32 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 32 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 32 was built in 1986, making it 40 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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