FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 202

Carrying SR 202 over CASTLEBERRY BRANCH

2.8 MI N OF I20, Calhoun, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
72 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 202

The SR 202 bridge in Calhoun, Alabama carries SR 202 over CASTLEBERRY BRANCH. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.4 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,836 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 72.4 metric tons.

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

How SR 202 compares

▲ 34.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
334
Bridges in Calhoun · 11 in Poor condition
SR 202 72.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
72.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,836 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019687

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 202 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 SR 202 against other structures in Calhoun 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 SR 202?

SR 202 in Calhoun, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 202 inspected?

SR 202'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 17,836 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 202 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 SR 202?

SR 202 has an NBI inventory load rating of 72.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 202?

SR 202 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 202 and does age affect safety?

SR 202 was built in 2001, making it 25 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.