FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WHIGHAM RD

Carrying WHIGHAM RD over MILL CREEK

WEST OF MILLRY, Washington, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WHIGHAM RD

The WHIGHAM RD bridge in Washington, Alabama carries WHIGHAM RD over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 21.4 metric tons.

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

How WHIGHAM RD compares

▼ 16.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Alabama bridges
148
Bridges in Washington · 18 in Poor condition
WHIGHAM RD 21.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017032

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHIGHAM 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 WHIGHAM 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 WHIGHAM RD?

WHIGHAM RD in Washington, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WHIGHAM RD inspected?

WHIGHAM 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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

WHIGHAM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WHIGHAM RD?

WHIGHAM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WHIGHAM RD and does age affect safety?

WHIGHAM RD 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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