FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FDR 707

Carrying FDR 707 over MAYFIELD CREEK

OAKMULGEE DISTRICT, Bibb, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FDR 707

The FDR 707 bridge in Bibb, Alabama carries FDR 707 over MAYFIELD CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.9 metric tons.

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

How FDR 707 compares

▼ 23.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Alabama bridges
108
Bridges in Bibb · 1 in Poor condition
FDR 707 14.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.2
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
14.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080104000003033

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FDR 707 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 FDR 707 against other structures in Bibb 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 FDR 707?

FDR 707 in Bibb, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FDR 707 inspected?

FDR 707'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. FDR 707 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 FDR 707?

FDR 707 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 707?

FDR 707 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FDR 707 and does age affect safety?

FDR 707 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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