FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Mt. Hope Church Rd

Carrying Mt. Hope Church Rd over Bull Mountain Creek

2 MILES WEST OF JCTST 19, Marion, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Mt. Hope Church Rd

The Mt. Hope Church Rd bridge in Marion, Alabama carries Mt. Hope Church Rd over Bull Mountain Creek. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 35.2 metric tons.

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

How Mt. Hope Church Rd compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Alabama bridges
207
Bridges in Marion · 1 in Poor condition
Mt. Hope Church Rd 35.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015362

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Mt. Hope Church Rd 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 Mt. Hope Church Rd 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 Mt. Hope Church Rd?

Mt. Hope Church Rd in Marion, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Mt. Hope Church Rd inspected?

Mt. Hope Church Rd'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Mt. Hope Church Rd 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 Mt. Hope Church Rd?

Mt. Hope Church Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Mt. Hope Church Rd?

Mt. Hope Church Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Mt. Hope Church Rd and does age affect safety?

Mt. Hope Church Rd was built in 1991, making it 35 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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