GOLSON RD 185-37
Carrying GOLSON RD 185-37 over BALLARDS CRK.
1 MI S CO 37, Lowndes, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GOLSON RD 185-37
The GOLSON RD 185-37 bridge in Lowndes, Alabama carries GOLSON RD 185-37 over BALLARDS CRK.. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.6 meters (51 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 44.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GOLSON RD 185-37 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
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 15.6 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 017149
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 GOLSON RD 185-37 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 GOLSON RD 185-37 against other structures in Lowndes 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 GOLSON RD 185-37?
GOLSON RD 185-37 in Lowndes, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GOLSON RD 185-37 inspected?
GOLSON RD 185-37'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. GOLSON RD 185-37 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 GOLSON RD 185-37?
GOLSON RD 185-37 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GOLSON RD 185-37?
GOLSON RD 185-37 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GOLSON RD 185-37 and does age affect safety?
GOLSON RD 185-37 was built in 1998, making it 28 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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