FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MCLUNNEY ST.

Carrying MCLUNNEY ST. over COAL CREEK

MCLUNNEY @ MIMOSA, Etowah, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MCLUNNEY ST.

The MCLUNNEY ST. bridge in Etowah, Alabama carries MCLUNNEY ST. over COAL CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 9.3 metric tons.

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

How MCLUNNEY ST. compares

▼ 29.0
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Alabama bridges
204
Bridges in Etowah · 4 in Poor condition
MCLUNNEY ST. 9.3 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.9
Serviceability /30
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
9.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020726

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MCLUNNEY ST. 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 MCLUNNEY ST. against other structures in Etowah 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 MCLUNNEY ST.?

MCLUNNEY ST. in Etowah, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MCLUNNEY ST. inspected?

MCLUNNEY ST.'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 450 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MCLUNNEY ST. 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 MCLUNNEY ST.?

MCLUNNEY ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MCLUNNEY ST.?

MCLUNNEY ST. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MCLUNNEY ST. and does age affect safety?

MCLUNNEY ST. was built in 1965, making it 61 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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