PAYNE LAKE-Bridge
Carrying PAYNE LAKE-Bridge over PAYNE LK SPILLWAY
OAKMULGEE DISTRICT, Hale, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAYNE LAKE-Bridge
The PAYNE LAKE-Bridge bridge in Hale, Alabama carries PAYNE LAKE-Bridge over PAYNE LK SPILLWAY. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 PAYNE LAKE-Bridge compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1934
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080104000003046
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAYNE LAKE-Bridge 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 PAYNE LAKE-Bridge against other structures in Hale 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 PAYNE LAKE-Bridge?
PAYNE LAKE-Bridge in Hale, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAYNE LAKE-Bridge inspected?
PAYNE LAKE-Bridge'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAYNE LAKE-Bridge 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 PAYNE LAKE-Bridge?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PAYNE LAKE-Bridge.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAYNE LAKE-Bridge?
PAYNE LAKE-Bridge is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is PAYNE LAKE-Bridge and does age affect safety?
PAYNE LAKE-Bridge was built in 1934, making it 92 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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