FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Son Johnson Road

Carrying Son Johnson Road over Short Creek

0.4 MI E of Oak Dr, Etowah, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Son Johnson Road

The Son Johnson Road bridge in Etowah, Alabama carries Son Johnson Road over Short Creek. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.0 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 206 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 9/9. 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 88.9 metric tons.

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

How Son Johnson Road compares

▲ 50.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Alabama bridges
204
Bridges in Etowah · 4 in Poor condition
Son Johnson Road 88.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
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
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.0 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
206 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020925

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Son Johnson Road 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 Son Johnson Road 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 Son Johnson Road?

Son Johnson Road in Etowah, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Son Johnson Road inspected?

Son Johnson Road'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 206 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Son Johnson Road 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 Son Johnson Road?

Son Johnson Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Son Johnson Road?

Son Johnson Road is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Son Johnson Road and does age affect safety?

Son Johnson Road was built in 2019, making it 7 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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