FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAX LUTHER

Carrying MAX LUTHER over PINHOOK CREEK

MAX LUTHER * BLUE SPG RD, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MAX LUTHER

The MAX LUTHER bridge in Madison, Alabama carries MAX LUTHER over PINHOOK CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,200 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How MAX LUTHER compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
MAX LUTHER 26.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007794

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAX LUTHER 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 MAX LUTHER against other structures in Madison 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 MAX LUTHER?

MAX LUTHER in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MAX LUTHER inspected?

MAX LUTHER'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 7,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAX LUTHER 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 MAX LUTHER?

MAX LUTHER has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAX LUTHER?

MAX LUTHER is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MAX LUTHER and does age affect safety?

MAX LUTHER was built in 1962, making it 64 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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