FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

POSSUM TROT RD.

Carrying POSSUM TROT RD. over WOLF CREEK

SEC 13 T20N R17E, Elmore, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: POSSUM TROT RD.

The POSSUM TROT RD. bridge in Elmore, Alabama carries POSSUM TROT RD. over WOLF CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.4 metric tons.

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

How POSSUM TROT RD. compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Alabama bridges
169
Bridges in Elmore · 4 in Poor condition
POSSUM TROT RD. 37.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019258

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POSSUM TROT 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 POSSUM TROT RD. against other structures in Elmore 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 POSSUM TROT RD.?

POSSUM TROT RD. in Elmore, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is POSSUM TROT RD. inspected?

POSSUM TROT 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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POSSUM TROT 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 POSSUM TROT RD.?

POSSUM TROT RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining POSSUM TROT RD.?

POSSUM TROT RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is POSSUM TROT RD. and does age affect safety?

POSSUM TROT RD. was built in 2005, making it 21 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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