FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ASPEN AVE

Carrying ASPEN AVE over BRANCH

ASPEN AVE * WIGGINS PARK, Jefferson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ASPEN AVE

The ASPEN AVE bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries ASPEN AVE over BRANCH. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.2 meters (20 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 City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How ASPEN AVE compares

▼ 24.7
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Alabama bridges
885
Bridges in Jefferson · 19 in Poor condition
ASPEN AVE 13.6 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001424

How to read this record

ASPEN AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ASPEN AVE 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 ASPEN AVE?

ASPEN AVE in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ASPEN AVE inspected?

ASPEN 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 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ASPEN AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ASPEN AVE?

ASPEN AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ASPEN AVE?

ASPEN AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ASPEN AVE and does age affect safety?

ASPEN AVE was built in 1936, making it 90 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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