OLD LEEDS ROAD
Carrying OLD LEEDS ROAD over SHADES CREEK
MOUNTAINBROOK GOLF COURSE, Jefferson, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD LEEDS ROAD
The OLD LEEDS ROAD bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries OLD LEEDS ROAD over SHADES CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.3 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,990 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 88.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD LEEDS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 23.3 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,990 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 001364
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 OLD LEEDS ROAD 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 OLD LEEDS ROAD against other structures in Jefferson 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 OLD LEEDS ROAD?
OLD LEEDS ROAD in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD LEEDS ROAD inspected?
OLD LEEDS ROAD'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 4,990 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD LEEDS ROAD 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 OLD LEEDS ROAD?
OLD LEEDS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD LEEDS ROAD?
OLD LEEDS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD LEEDS ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD LEEDS ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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