SWEENY HOLLOW RD
Carrying SWEENY HOLLOW RD over DRY BRANCH
1.0MI SE AL HWY 75, Jefferson, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SWEENY HOLLOW RD
The SWEENY HOLLOW RD bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries SWEENY HOLLOW RD over DRY BRANCH. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,280 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SWEENY HOLLOW RD 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
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,280 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016695
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 SWEENY HOLLOW RD 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 SWEENY HOLLOW RD against other structures in Jefferson 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 SWEENY HOLLOW RD?
SWEENY HOLLOW RD in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SWEENY HOLLOW RD inspected?
SWEENY HOLLOW RD'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 8,280 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SWEENY HOLLOW RD 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 SWEENY HOLLOW RD?
SWEENY HOLLOW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SWEENY HOLLOW RD?
SWEENY HOLLOW RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SWEENY HOLLOW RD and does age affect safety?
SWEENY HOLLOW RD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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