_PEDESTRIAN
Carrying _PEDESTRIAN over _US HWY 431
_US HWY 431 @ EMMA SAMP, Etowah, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: _PEDESTRIAN
The _PEDESTRIAN bridge in Etowah, Alabama carries _PEDESTRIAN over _US HWY 431. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 22,775 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How _PEDESTRIAN compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2018
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,775 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 021487
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether _PEDESTRIAN 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 _PEDESTRIAN 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 _PEDESTRIAN?
_PEDESTRIAN in Etowah, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is _PEDESTRIAN inspected?
_PEDESTRIAN'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 22,775 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. _PEDESTRIAN is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for _PEDESTRIAN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for _PEDESTRIAN.
Who is responsible for maintaining _PEDESTRIAN?
Ownership is not specified for _PEDESTRIAN in the NBI.
How old is _PEDESTRIAN and does age affect safety?
_PEDESTRIAN was built in 2018, making it 8 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.
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