FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RT 315

Carrying CO RT 315 over BRANCH

3.5 MILES WEST OF JACK, Coffee, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RT 315

The CO RT 315 bridge in Coffee, Alabama carries CO RT 315 over BRANCH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 65.7 metric tons.

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

How CO RT 315 compares

▲ 27.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Alabama bridges
179
Bridges in Coffee · 1 in Poor condition
CO RT 315 65.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
65.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015449

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RT 315 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 CO RT 315 against other structures in Coffee 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 CO RT 315?

CO RT 315 in Coffee, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RT 315 inspected?

CO RT 315'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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RT 315 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 CO RT 315?

CO RT 315 has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RT 315?

CO RT 315 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RT 315 and does age affect safety?

CO RT 315 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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