FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOWETOWN ROAD

Carrying LOWETOWN ROAD over I - 20/59

1.5 MI NO JEFF TUSCCO LN, Jefferson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: LOWETOWN ROAD

The LOWETOWN ROAD bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries LOWETOWN ROAD over I - 20/59. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 60,490 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How LOWETOWN ROAD compares

885
Bridges in Jefferson · 19 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.8
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
10.2
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
60,490 vehicles/day
Structure Number
008554

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOWETOWN ROAD 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 LOWETOWN ROAD 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 LOWETOWN ROAD?

LOWETOWN ROAD in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOWETOWN ROAD inspected?

LOWETOWN ROAD'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 60,490 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for LOWETOWN ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for LOWETOWN ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOWETOWN ROAD?

Ownership is not specified for LOWETOWN ROAD in the NBI.

How old is LOWETOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?

LOWETOWN ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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