FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Covered Bridge Cir

Carrying Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior

3 Mi NE of Oneonta, Blount, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Covered Bridge Cir

The Covered Bridge Cir bridge in Blount, Alabama carries Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.3 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 149 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 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.4 metric tons.

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

How Covered Bridge Cir compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Alabama bridges
149
Bridges in Blount · 11 in Poor condition
Covered Bridge Cir 37.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
149 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021773

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Covered Bridge Cir 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 Covered Bridge Cir against other structures in Blount 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 Covered Bridge Cir?

Covered Bridge Cir in Blount, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Covered Bridge Cir inspected?

Covered Bridge Cir'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 149 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Covered Bridge Cir 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 Covered Bridge Cir?

Covered Bridge Cir has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Covered Bridge Cir?

Covered Bridge Cir is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Covered Bridge Cir and does age affect safety?

Covered Bridge Cir was built in 2023, making it 3 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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