FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 131 MP 3.666

Carrying SR 131 MP 3.666 over CHOCTAWHATCHEE R.W.FORK

3.7 MI.N. SR.10, Barbour, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 131 MP 3.666

The SR 131 MP 3.666 bridge in Barbour, Alabama carries SR 131 MP 3.666 over CHOCTAWHATCHEE R.W.FORK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 15 sections, stretching 187.5 meters (615 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 920 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How SR 131 MP 3.666 compares

▼ 2.0
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Alabama bridges
155
Bridges in Barbour · 4 in Poor condition
SR 131 MP 3.666 36.3 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
187.5 m (615 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
920 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015562

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 131 MP 3.666 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 SR 131 MP 3.666 against other structures in Barbour 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 SR 131 MP 3.666?

SR 131 MP 3.666 in Barbour, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 131 MP 3.666 inspected?

SR 131 MP 3.666'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 920 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 131 MP 3.666 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 SR 131 MP 3.666?

SR 131 MP 3.666 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 131 MP 3.666?

SR 131 MP 3.666 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 131 MP 3.666 and does age affect safety?

SR 131 MP 3.666 was built in 1993, making it 33 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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