FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR5 MT CARMEL RD

Carrying CR5 MT CARMEL RD over GALE CREEK

CR5 1.2M NE MT.CARMEL CH, Chilton, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR5 MT CARMEL RD

The CR5 MT CARMEL RD bridge in Chilton, Alabama carries CR5 MT CARMEL RD over GALE CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.9 metric tons.

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

How CR5 MT CARMEL RD compares

▲ 17.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Alabama bridges
153
Bridges in Chilton · 2 in Poor condition
CR5 MT CARMEL RD 55.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
55.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
17.5 m (57 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017046

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR5 MT CARMEL 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 CR5 MT CARMEL RD against other structures in Chilton 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 CR5 MT CARMEL RD?

CR5 MT CARMEL RD in Chilton, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR5 MT CARMEL RD inspected?

CR5 MT CARMEL 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR5 MT CARMEL RD 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 CR5 MT CARMEL RD?

CR5 MT CARMEL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR5 MT CARMEL RD?

CR5 MT CARMEL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR5 MT CARMEL RD and does age affect safety?

CR5 MT CARMEL RD was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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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