ELMWOOD AVE
Carrying ELMWOOD AVE over NOWLIN BRANCH
ELMWOOD AVE * NOWLIN BRAN, Etowah, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELMWOOD AVE
The ELMWOOD AVE bridge in Etowah, Alabama carries ELMWOOD AVE over NOWLIN BRANCH. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 726 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELMWOOD AVE 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
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 726 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 001236
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELMWOOD AVE 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 ELMWOOD AVE against other structures in Etowah 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 ELMWOOD AVE?
ELMWOOD AVE in Etowah, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELMWOOD AVE inspected?
ELMWOOD AVE'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 726 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELMWOOD AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ELMWOOD AVE?
ELMWOOD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELMWOOD AVE?
ELMWOOD AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ELMWOOD AVE and does age affect safety?
ELMWOOD AVE was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
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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