FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

POND BETHEL CH RD

Carrying POND BETHEL CH RD over CEDAR CREEK

0.5 MI NORTH CO RD 75, Barbour, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: POND BETHEL CH RD

The POND BETHEL CH RD bridge in Barbour, Alabama carries POND BETHEL CH RD over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 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 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 88.9 metric tons.

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

How POND BETHEL CH RD compares

▲ 50.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Alabama bridges
155
Bridges in Barbour · 4 in Poor condition
POND BETHEL CH RD 88.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
88.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019578

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POND BETHEL CH 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 POND BETHEL CH RD against other structures in Barbour 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 POND BETHEL CH RD?

POND BETHEL CH RD in Barbour, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is POND BETHEL CH RD inspected?

POND BETHEL CH 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. POND BETHEL CH RD 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 POND BETHEL CH RD?

POND BETHEL CH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining POND BETHEL CH RD?

POND BETHEL CH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is POND BETHEL CH RD and does age affect safety?

POND BETHEL CH RD was built in 2006, making it 20 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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