FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAITH-WALKER RD

Carrying FAITH-WALKER RD over FOLSOM'S CREEK

ST. STEPHENS, Washington, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAITH-WALKER RD

The FAITH-WALKER RD bridge in Washington, Alabama carries FAITH-WALKER RD over FOLSOM'S CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.9 metric tons.

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

How FAITH-WALKER RD compares

▼ 19.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Alabama bridges
148
Bridges in Washington · 18 in Poor condition
FAITH-WALKER RD 18.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.9
Serviceability /30
17.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−7.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017027

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAITH-WALKER 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 FAITH-WALKER RD against other structures in Washington 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 FAITH-WALKER RD?

FAITH-WALKER RD in Washington, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAITH-WALKER RD inspected?

FAITH-WALKER 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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAITH-WALKER 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 FAITH-WALKER RD?

FAITH-WALKER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAITH-WALKER RD?

FAITH-WALKER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAITH-WALKER RD and does age affect safety?

FAITH-WALKER RD was built in 1985, making it 41 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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