FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PENDERGRASS CREEK-

Carrying PENDERGRASS CREEK- over PENDERGRASS CREEK

SHOAL CREEK DISTRICT, Cleburne, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PENDERGRASS CREEK-

The PENDERGRASS CREEK- bridge in Cleburne, Alabama carries PENDERGRASS CREEK- over PENDERGRASS CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.

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

How PENDERGRASS CREEK- compares

▼ 18.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
137
Bridges in Cleburne · 9 in Poor condition
PENDERGRASS CREEK- 20.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
7.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080105000003048

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 PENDERGRASS CREEK- 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 PENDERGRASS CREEK- against other structures in Cleburne 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 PENDERGRASS CREEK-?

PENDERGRASS CREEK- in Cleburne, 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 PENDERGRASS CREEK- inspected?

PENDERGRASS CREEK-'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. PENDERGRASS CREEK- 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 PENDERGRASS CREEK-?

PENDERGRASS CREEK- has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PENDERGRASS CREEK-?

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

How old is PENDERGRASS CREEK- and does age affect safety?

PENDERGRASS CREEK- was built in 1958, making it 68 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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