FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH JEFFERSON S

Carrying SOUTH JEFFERSON S over TOWN CREEK

S. JEFFERSON * SOUTH ST., Limestone, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH JEFFERSON S

The SOUTH JEFFERSON S bridge in Limestone, Alabama carries SOUTH JEFFERSON S over TOWN CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.2 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,697 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.9 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH JEFFERSON S compares

▼ 14.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Alabama bridges
256
Bridges in Limestone · 6 in Poor condition
SOUTH JEFFERSON S 23.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.9
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.2 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
21.4 m (70 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,697 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006346

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH JEFFERSON S 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 SOUTH JEFFERSON S against other structures in Limestone 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 SOUTH JEFFERSON S?

SOUTH JEFFERSON S in Limestone, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH JEFFERSON S inspected?

SOUTH JEFFERSON S'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 6,697 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH JEFFERSON S 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 SOUTH JEFFERSON S?

SOUTH JEFFERSON S has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH JEFFERSON S?

SOUTH JEFFERSON S is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH JEFFERSON S and does age affect safety?

SOUTH JEFFERSON S was built in 1958, making it 68 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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