FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THEODORE DAWES RD

Carrying THEODORE DAWES RD over RABBIT CREEK

1.4 MI E OF I-10, Mobile, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THEODORE DAWES RD

The THEODORE DAWES RD bridge in Mobile, Alabama carries THEODORE DAWES RD over RABBIT CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.1 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,019 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.4 metric tons.

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

How THEODORE DAWES RD compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Alabama bridges
502
Bridges in Mobile · 12 in Poor condition
THEODORE DAWES RD 26.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.2
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,019 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021419

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THEODORE DAWES 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 THEODORE DAWES RD against other structures in Mobile 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 THEODORE DAWES RD?

THEODORE DAWES RD in Mobile, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is THEODORE DAWES RD inspected?

THEODORE DAWES 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 6,019 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THEODORE DAWES RD 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 THEODORE DAWES RD?

THEODORE DAWES RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THEODORE DAWES RD?

THEODORE DAWES RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is THEODORE DAWES RD and does age affect safety?

THEODORE DAWES RD was built in 1999, making it 27 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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