FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NEW LINCOLN ROAD

Carrying NEW LINCOLN ROAD over A SMALL PERIODIC STREAM

.1 MI. N OF JCT ALA 34, Talladega, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NEW LINCOLN ROAD

The NEW LINCOLN ROAD bridge in Talladega, Alabama carries NEW LINCOLN ROAD over A SMALL PERIODIC STREAM. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 470 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.7 metric tons.

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

How NEW LINCOLN ROAD compares

▼ 2.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Alabama bridges
198
Bridges in Talladega · 5 in Poor condition
NEW LINCOLN ROAD 35.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019397

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEW LINCOLN 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 NEW LINCOLN ROAD against other structures in Talladega 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 NEW LINCOLN ROAD?

NEW LINCOLN ROAD in Talladega, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NEW LINCOLN ROAD inspected?

NEW LINCOLN 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 470 vehicles per day.

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

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

NEW LINCOLN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NEW LINCOLN ROAD?

NEW LINCOLN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NEW LINCOLN ROAD and does age affect safety?

NEW LINCOLN ROAD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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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