FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

1ST AVE SW

Carrying 1ST AVE SW over DRY BRANCH

JCT 1ST AVE * DRY BRANCH, Morgan, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 1ST AVE SW

The 1ST AVE SW bridge in Morgan, Alabama carries 1ST AVE SW over DRY BRANCH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,202 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 5/9. 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 49.7 metric tons.

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

How 1ST AVE SW compares

▲ 11.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Alabama bridges
225
Bridges in Morgan · 4 in Poor condition
1ST AVE SW 49.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
23.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,202 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007042

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 1ST AVE SW 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 1ST AVE SW against other structures in Morgan 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 1ST AVE SW?

1ST AVE SW in Morgan, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 1ST AVE SW inspected?

1ST AVE SW'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 1,202 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 1ST AVE SW 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 1ST AVE SW?

1ST AVE SW has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 1ST AVE SW?

1ST AVE SW is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 1ST AVE SW and does age affect safety?

1ST AVE SW was built in 1960, making it 66 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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