BLUFF VALLEY RD
Carrying BLUFF VALLEY RD over STREET CREEK
2.0 M SW BLUFF SPRING, Clay, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLUFF VALLEY RD
The BLUFF VALLEY RD bridge in Clay, Alabama carries BLUFF VALLEY RD over STREET CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 233 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 88.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLUFF VALLEY RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 233 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 007942
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
BLUFF VALLEY RD 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 BLUFF VALLEY RD against other structures in Clay 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 BLUFF VALLEY RD?
BLUFF VALLEY RD in Clay, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLUFF VALLEY RD inspected?
BLUFF VALLEY RD'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 233 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUFF VALLEY RD 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 BLUFF VALLEY RD?
BLUFF VALLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLUFF VALLEY RD?
BLUFF VALLEY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BLUFF VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?
BLUFF VALLEY RD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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