FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SURREY LANE

Carrying SURREY LANE over CAHABA VALLEY CREEK

WAGON TRACE SUBDIVISION, Shelby, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
87 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SURREY LANE

The SURREY LANE bridge in Shelby, Alabama carries SURREY LANE over CAHABA VALLEY CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 20 sections, stretching 40.4 meters (133 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 86.7 metric tons.

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

How SURREY LANE compares

▲ 48.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Alabama bridges
293
Bridges in Shelby · 2 in Poor condition
SURREY LANE 86.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
20
Structure Length
40.4 m (133 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019500

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SURREY LANE 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 SURREY LANE against other structures in Shelby 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 SURREY LANE?

SURREY LANE in Shelby, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SURREY LANE inspected?

SURREY LANE'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SURREY LANE 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 SURREY LANE?

SURREY LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 86.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SURREY LANE?

SURREY LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SURREY LANE and does age affect safety?

SURREY LANE was built in 1970, making it 56 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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