FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAVE SPRING RD

Carrying CAVE SPRING RD over GINHOUSE BRANCH

CAVE SPRING RD, Morgan, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAVE SPRING RD

The CAVE SPRING RD bridge in Morgan, Alabama carries CAVE SPRING RD over GINHOUSE BRANCH. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.9 metric tons.

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

How CAVE SPRING RD compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Alabama bridges
225
Bridges in Morgan · 4 in Poor condition
CAVE SPRING RD 33.9 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020896

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAVE SPRING 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 CAVE SPRING RD against other structures in Morgan 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 CAVE SPRING RD?

CAVE SPRING RD in Morgan, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAVE SPRING RD inspected?

CAVE SPRING 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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAVE SPRING 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 CAVE SPRING RD?

CAVE SPRING RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAVE SPRING RD?

CAVE SPRING RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CAVE SPRING RD and does age affect safety?

CAVE SPRING RD was built in 2014, making it 12 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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