ECH RD
Carrying ECH RD over BLACK'S MILL CRK
NE OF STRUCTURE 40153, Dale, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ECH RD
The ECH RD bridge in Dale, Alabama carries ECH RD over BLACK'S MILL CRK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, 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 24.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ECH RD 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
- 1976
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPTRARUC025450
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ECH RD 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 ECH RD against other structures in Dale 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 ECH RD?
ECH RD in Dale, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ECH RD inspected?
ECH RD'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ECH RD 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 ECH RD?
ECH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ECH RD?
ECH RD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is ECH RD and does age affect safety?
ECH RD was built in 1976, making it 50 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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