FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Boardtree Road

Carrying Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek

0.3MILE NORTH OF JCT 78, Marion, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Boardtree Road

The Boardtree Road bridge in Marion, Alabama carries Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45 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 40.6 metric tons.

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

How Boardtree Road compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Alabama bridges
207
Bridges in Marion · 1 in Poor condition
Boardtree Road 40.6 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
40.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014429

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Boardtree Road 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 Boardtree Road against other structures in Marion 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 Boardtree Road?

Boardtree Road in Marion, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Boardtree Road inspected?

Boardtree Road'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 45 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Boardtree Road 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 Boardtree Road?

Boardtree Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Boardtree Road?

Boardtree Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Boardtree Road and does age affect safety?

Boardtree Road was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

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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