FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD RR BED RD

Carrying OLD RR BED RD over DAVIS BRANCH

3.6 MI N US 72 HWY, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD RR BED RD

The OLD RR BED RD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries OLD RR BED RD over DAVIS BRANCH. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,798 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.3 metric tons.

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

How OLD RR BED RD compares

▼ 11.0
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
OLD RR BED RD 27.3 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.3
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,798 vehicles/day
Structure Number
008697

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD RR BED RD 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 OLD RR BED RD 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 OLD RR BED RD?

OLD RR BED RD in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD RR BED RD inspected?

OLD RR BED 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 3,798 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD RR BED RD 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 OLD RR BED RD?

OLD RR BED RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD RR BED RD?

OLD RR BED RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD RR BED RD and does age affect safety?

OLD RR BED RD 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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