FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

.2 MI S AL 204

Carrying .2 MI S AL 204 over CREEK

OLD FIELD RD., Calhoun, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: .2 MI S AL 204

The .2 MI S AL 204 bridge in Calhoun, Alabama carries .2 MI S AL 204 over CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 116 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.6 metric tons.

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

How .2 MI S AL 204 compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Alabama bridges
334
Bridges in Calhoun · 11 in Poor condition
.2 MI S AL 204 29.6 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.5
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
116 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014751

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether .2 MI S AL 204 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 .2 MI S AL 204 against other structures in Calhoun 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 .2 MI S AL 204?

.2 MI S AL 204 in Calhoun, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is .2 MI S AL 204 inspected?

.2 MI S AL 204'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 116 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. .2 MI S AL 204 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 .2 MI S AL 204?

.2 MI S AL 204 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining .2 MI S AL 204?

.2 MI S AL 204 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is .2 MI S AL 204 and does age affect safety?

.2 MI S AL 204 was built in 1965, making it 61 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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