FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 327

Carrying CO RD 327 over MILL CREEK

1 MI W JCT SR 195, Winston, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 327

The CO RD 327 bridge in Winston, Alabama carries CO RD 327 over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.

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

How CO RD 327 compares

▲ 6.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Alabama bridges
72
Bridges in Winston · 5 in Poor condition
CO RD 327 44.5 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016162

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RD 327 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 RD 327 against other structures in Winston 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 RD 327?

CO RD 327 in Winston, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 327 inspected?

CO RD 327'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 327 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 RD 327?

CO RD 327 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 327?

CO RD 327 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 327 and does age affect safety?

CO RD 327 was built in 1992, making it 34 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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