FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY 41

Carrying HWY 41 over NO BUSINESS CREEK

0.5 MI S HWY 36, Morgan, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY 41

The HWY 41 bridge in Morgan, Alabama carries HWY 41 over NO BUSINESS CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.7 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,940 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 28.0 metric tons.

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

How HWY 41 compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Alabama bridges
225
Bridges in Morgan · 4 in Poor condition
HWY 41 28.0 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,940 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017539

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY 41 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 HWY 41 against other structures in Morgan 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 HWY 41?

HWY 41 in Morgan, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY 41 inspected?

HWY 41'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 1,940 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY 41 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 HWY 41?

HWY 41 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY 41?

HWY 41 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HWY 41 and does age affect safety?

HWY 41 was built in 1950, making it 76 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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