FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO DIRT RD.

Carrying CO DIRT RD. over NO NAME CREEK

1.5 M NW SMYRNA CHURCH, Covington, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO DIRT RD.

The CO DIRT RD. bridge in Covington, Alabama carries CO DIRT RD. over NO NAME CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.9 metric tons.

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

How CO DIRT RD. compares

▲ 7.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Alabama bridges
264
Bridges in Covington · 14 in Poor condition
CO DIRT RD. 45.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017666

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO DIRT 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 CO DIRT RD. against other structures in Covington 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 CO DIRT RD.?

CO DIRT RD. in Covington, Alabama has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO DIRT RD. inspected?

CO DIRT 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 40 vehicles per day.

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

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

CO DIRT RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO DIRT RD.?

CO DIRT RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO DIRT RD. and does age affect safety?

CO DIRT RD. was built in 1999, making it 27 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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