FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BORDEN CREEK-Bridg

Carrying BORDEN CREEK-Bridg over BORDEN CREEK

BANKHEAD DISTRICT, Lawrence, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BORDEN CREEK-Bridg

The BORDEN CREEK-Bridg bridge in Lawrence, Alabama carries BORDEN CREEK-Bridg over BORDEN CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.

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

How BORDEN CREEK-Bridg compares

▲ 4.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Alabama bridges
175
Bridges in Lawrence · 5 in Poor condition
BORDEN CREEK-Bridg 43.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080101000003010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BORDEN CREEK-Bridg 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 BORDEN CREEK-Bridg against other structures in Lawrence 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 BORDEN CREEK-Bridg?

BORDEN CREEK-Bridg in Lawrence, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BORDEN CREEK-Bridg inspected?

BORDEN CREEK-Bridg'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BORDEN CREEK-Bridg 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 BORDEN CREEK-Bridg?

BORDEN CREEK-Bridg has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BORDEN CREEK-Bridg?

BORDEN CREEK-Bridg is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is BORDEN CREEK-Bridg and does age affect safety?

BORDEN CREEK-Bridg was built in 1989, making it 37 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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