FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD ANN GAD HWY

Carrying OLD ANN GAD HWY over OHATCHEE CREEK

OLD ANN GAD HWY, Calhoun, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD ANN GAD HWY

The OLD ANN GAD HWY bridge in Calhoun, Alabama carries OLD ANN GAD HWY over OHATCHEE CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.9 meters (177 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,026 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 37.1 metric tons.

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

How OLD ANN GAD HWY compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Alabama bridges
334
Bridges in Calhoun · 11 in Poor condition
OLD ANN GAD HWY 37.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
53.9 m (177 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,026 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017496

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD ANN GAD HWY 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 OLD ANN GAD HWY against other structures in Calhoun 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 OLD ANN GAD HWY?

OLD ANN GAD HWY in Calhoun, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD ANN GAD HWY inspected?

OLD ANN GAD HWY'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 1,026 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ANN GAD HWY 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 OLD ANN GAD HWY?

OLD ANN GAD HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ANN GAD HWY?

OLD ANN GAD HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD ANN GAD HWY and does age affect safety?

OLD ANN GAD HWY was built in 2000, making it 26 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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