FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SNAKE ROAD

Carrying SNAKE ROAD over UNNAMED BRANCH

SEC36 T3S R5W, Limestone, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
83 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SNAKE ROAD

The SNAKE ROAD bridge in Limestone, Alabama carries SNAKE ROAD over UNNAMED BRANCH. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 273 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 82.6 metric tons.

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

How SNAKE ROAD compares

▲ 44.3
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Alabama bridges
256
Bridges in Limestone · 6 in Poor condition
SNAKE ROAD 82.6 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
82.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
273 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018714

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SNAKE ROAD 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 SNAKE ROAD against other structures in Limestone 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 SNAKE ROAD?

SNAKE ROAD in Limestone, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SNAKE ROAD inspected?

SNAKE ROAD'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 273 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SNAKE ROAD 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 SNAKE ROAD?

SNAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 82.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SNAKE ROAD?

SNAKE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SNAKE ROAD and does age affect safety?

SNAKE ROAD was built in 2003, making it 23 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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