FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 324

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 324 over WILEY BRANCH

0.2 MI SW JCT CR 434, Lawrence, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 324

The COUNTY ROAD 324 bridge in Lawrence, Alabama carries COUNTY ROAD 324 over WILEY BRANCH. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 96 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.1 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 324 compares

▲ 32.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
175
Bridges in Lawrence · 5 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 324 71.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
71.1 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
9.9 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
96 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018968

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 324 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 COUNTY ROAD 324 against other structures in Lawrence 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 COUNTY ROAD 324?

COUNTY ROAD 324 in Lawrence, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 324 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 324'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 96 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 324 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 COUNTY ROAD 324?

COUNTY ROAD 324 has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 324?

COUNTY ROAD 324 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 324 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 324 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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