COUNTY ROAD 723
Carrying COUNTY ROAD 723 over CSX RR
CR723 .2 MI. W AL HWY 31, Chilton, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 723
The COUNTY ROAD 723 bridge in Chilton, Alabama carries COUNTY ROAD 723 over CSX RR. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 71.8 meters (236 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROAD 723 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 71.8 m (236 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 020134
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 723 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 COUNTY ROAD 723 against other structures in Chilton and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROAD 723?
COUNTY ROAD 723 in Chilton, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROAD 723 inspected?
COUNTY ROAD 723'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 11 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 723 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 COUNTY ROAD 723?
COUNTY ROAD 723 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 723?
COUNTY ROAD 723 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROAD 723 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROAD 723 was built in 1925, making it 101 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.
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