FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TEMPLE GATE CEM

Carrying TEMPLE GATE CEM over CREEK

1 MI SOUTH OF AL 21, Lowndes, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TEMPLE GATE CEM

The TEMPLE GATE CEM bridge in Lowndes, Alabama carries TEMPLE GATE CEM over CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.8 metric tons.

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

How TEMPLE GATE CEM compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Alabama bridges
126
Bridges in Lowndes · 2 in Poor condition
TEMPLE GATE CEM 23.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015084

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TEMPLE GATE CEM 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 TEMPLE GATE CEM against other structures in Lowndes 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 TEMPLE GATE CEM?

TEMPLE GATE CEM in Lowndes, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TEMPLE GATE CEM inspected?

TEMPLE GATE CEM'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. TEMPLE GATE CEM 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 TEMPLE GATE CEM?

TEMPLE GATE CEM has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TEMPLE GATE CEM?

TEMPLE GATE CEM is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TEMPLE GATE CEM and does age affect safety?

TEMPLE GATE CEM was built in 1990, making it 36 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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