COUNTY RT 57
Carrying COUNTY RT 57 over RELIEF DRAINAGE DITCH
2.4 MI.N. JEFFERSON, Marengo, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RT 57
The COUNTY RT 57 bridge in Marengo, Alabama carries COUNTY RT 57 over RELIEF DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1993, making it 33 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 450 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY RT 57 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 015863
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY RT 57 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 COUNTY RT 57 against other structures in Marengo 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 COUNTY RT 57?
COUNTY RT 57 in Marengo, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY RT 57 inspected?
COUNTY RT 57'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 450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RT 57 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 COUNTY RT 57?
COUNTY RT 57 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RT 57?
COUNTY RT 57 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY RT 57 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY RT 57 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.
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