FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 546

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 546 over GRANNY BRANCH

0.15 MI W FRANSICO, Jackson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 546

The COUNTY ROAD 546 bridge in Jackson, Alabama carries COUNTY ROAD 546 over GRANNY BRANCH. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 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 46.4 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 546 compares

▲ 8.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Alabama bridges
269
Bridges in Jackson · 12 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 546 46.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
46.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Steel
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020977

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 546 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 546 against other structures in Jackson 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 COUNTY ROAD 546?

COUNTY ROAD 546 in Jackson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 546 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 546'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 546 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 COUNTY ROAD 546?

COUNTY ROAD 546 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 546?

COUNTY ROAD 546 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 546 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 546 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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