FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO. 1529

Carrying CO. 1529 over TRIBUTARY TO OSNIPPA

3.0 MI. EAST OF CUSSETA, Chambers, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
67 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO. 1529

The CO. 1529 bridge in Chambers, Alabama carries CO. 1529 over TRIBUTARY TO OSNIPPA. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.4 metric tons.

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

How CO. 1529 compares

▲ 29.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Alabama bridges
155
Bridges in Chambers · 13 in Poor condition
CO. 1529 67.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
67.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
14.0 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018329

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO. 1529 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. 1529 against other structures in Chambers 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. 1529?

CO. 1529 in Chambers, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO. 1529 inspected?

CO. 1529'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO. 1529 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 CO. 1529?

CO. 1529 has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO. 1529?

CO. 1529 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO. 1529 and does age affect safety?

CO. 1529 was built in 2002, making it 24 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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