COUNTY ROAD 238
Carrying COUNTY ROAD 238 over WEEWOKA CREEK
INTER CO211 CO238 WINTERB, Talladega, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 238
The COUNTY ROAD 238 bridge in Talladega, Alabama carries COUNTY ROAD 238 over WEEWOKA CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.8 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 362 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 57.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROAD 238 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 362 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 014687
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 238 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 238 against other structures in Talladega and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
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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 238?
COUNTY ROAD 238 in Talladega, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROAD 238 inspected?
COUNTY ROAD 238'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 362 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 238 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 COUNTY ROAD 238?
COUNTY ROAD 238 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 238?
COUNTY ROAD 238 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROAD 238 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROAD 238 was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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.
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