FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Co Hwy 131

Carrying Co Hwy 131 over Little Hog Creek

4042 FT S JCT 1161, Marshall, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
72 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Co Hwy 131

The Co Hwy 131 bridge in Marshall, Alabama carries Co Hwy 131 over Little Hog Creek. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 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 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.8 metric tons.

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

How Co Hwy 131 compares

▲ 33.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
142
Bridges in Marshall · 14 in Poor condition
Co Hwy 131 71.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
71.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018657

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Co Hwy 131 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 Hwy 131 against other structures in Marshall 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 Hwy 131?

Co Hwy 131 in Marshall, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Co Hwy 131 inspected?

Co Hwy 131'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 260 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Co Hwy 131 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 Hwy 131?

Co Hwy 131 has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Co Hwy 131?

Co Hwy 131 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Co Hwy 131 and does age affect safety?

Co Hwy 131 was built in 2015, making it 11 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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