FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AL 183

Carrying AL 183 over UT WASHINGTON CREEK

3.0 MI E OF CR 23, Perry, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
87 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AL 183

The AL 183 bridge in Perry, Alabama carries AL 183 over UT WASHINGTON CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 870 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 86.8 metric tons.

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

How AL 183 compares

▲ 48.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Alabama bridges
130
Bridges in Perry · 3 in Poor condition
AL 183 86.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
86.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
870 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015994

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AL 183 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 AL 183 against other structures in Perry 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 AL 183?

AL 183 in Perry, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AL 183 inspected?

AL 183'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 870 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AL 183 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 AL 183?

AL 183 has an NBI inventory load rating of 86.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AL 183?

AL 183 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is AL 183 and does age affect safety?

AL 183 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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