FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I65 NBL

Carrying I65 NBL over AL 10

AL 10 AND I65 INTERCHANGE, Butler, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: I65 NBL

The I65 NBL bridge in Butler, Alabama carries I65 NBL over AL 10. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 4,370 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How I65 NBL compares

153
Bridges in Butler · 1 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
4,370 vehicles/day
Structure Number
009260

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I65 NBL 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 I65 NBL against other structures in Butler 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 I65 NBL?

I65 NBL in Butler, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I65 NBL inspected?

I65 NBL'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 4,370 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I65 NBL 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 I65 NBL?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for I65 NBL.

Who is responsible for maintaining I65 NBL?

Ownership is not specified for I65 NBL in the NBI.

How old is I65 NBL and does age affect safety?

I65 NBL was built in 1967, making it 59 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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