FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

_SAND SPRINGS RD.

Carrying _SAND SPRINGS RD. over _HAUSKIN BRANCH

SEC.28 T1S R3W, Limestone, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: _SAND SPRINGS RD.

The _SAND SPRINGS RD. bridge in Limestone, Alabama carries _SAND SPRINGS RD. over _HAUSKIN BRANCH. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 185 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How _SAND SPRINGS RD. compares

256
Bridges in Limestone · 6 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
185 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021639

How to read this record

_SAND SPRINGS RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare _SAND SPRINGS RD. against other structures in Limestone 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 _SAND SPRINGS RD.?

_SAND SPRINGS RD. in Limestone, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is _SAND SPRINGS RD. inspected?

_SAND SPRINGS 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 185 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. _SAND SPRINGS RD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for _SAND SPRINGS RD.?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for _SAND SPRINGS RD..

Who is responsible for maintaining _SAND SPRINGS RD.?

_SAND SPRINGS RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is _SAND SPRINGS RD. and does age affect safety?

_SAND SPRINGS RD. was built in 1953, making it 73 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.