Sumter County Bridge Report Card
Sumter County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter County has 240 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 740 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sumter County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 240 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 740 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.3% | 6.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 639,529 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 740 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sumter County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadway over Co RT 1150 Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 83 | 1957 |
| Co RT 1184 over Toms Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 187 | 1957 |
| Roadway over Co RT 1141 Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1958 |
| Roadway over Co RT 1137 Brick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1958 |
| Roadway over Co RT 1180 Toms Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1961 |
| Roadway over Co RT 1104 Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1930 |
| Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1961 |
| Roadway over Co RT 1065 Sucarnochee R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1912 |
| Roadway over Co RT 1128 Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1938 |
| Roadway over Co RT 1149 Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1978 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.